MoveIt
MoveIt – motion planning for robots
MoveIt is a framework for motion planning, kinematics, collision checking and trajectory calculation in robotics. This tool shows key MoveIt functions in a browser-based interface and supports planning and analysis of robot motions.
The focus is on understanding robot paths, reachable positions, obstacles and collision-free motions for industrial and engineering applications.
What is MoveIt used for?
MoveIt supports planning of robot motions before they are executed on a real plant or in a simulation. Motion sequences can be checked, optimised and technical risks identified early.
Typical applications:
- Motion planning for robot arms
- Analysis of collision-free paths
- Checking obstacles in the workspace
- Trajectory planning for robot motions
- Preparation of ROS and MoveIt workflows
- Training and technical demonstration
How does the tool work?
- Select a robot model or sample configuration
- Define start and goal poses
- Set obstacles or workspace limits
- Start motion planning
- Check the planned trajectory and possible collisions
- Use the results for further robotics projects
What results are displayed?
- planned robot path
- start and goal configuration
- joint motions and trajectories
- collision checking
- workspace visualisation
- hints on unreachable positions
MoveIt, ROS and simulation
MoveIt is often used in the ROS environment and supports typical tasks such as inverse kinematics, motion planning, collision checking and trajectory execution.
The results can serve as a basis for further tests in ROS, MoveIt 2, RViz, Gazebo or other simulation environments.
Typical benefits
- Check robot motions early
- Detect collisions before implementation
- Reduce planning effort
- Better assessment of workspaces and target poses
- suitable for training, engineering and preliminary planning