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# [2\. ROS: What, Why and How?](https://robodev.blog/what-is-ros?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Robot Operating System - ROS is an open-source platform that provides libraries and tools for building robot-related applications.

Dec 14, 2022 · 5 min read · robodev.blog  
Updated Dec 26, 2022  
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[Pantheraleben](https://hashnode.com/@nebula777)

[Mar 23, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-ros/639a4e1c19373c6c02c84676/comment/67e05c33b2f077d151d802cf)

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