
During a two-month period, Kevin Huang developed and integrated real-time 2D object tracking for the WATonomous/wato_monorepo, focusing on ROS2 compatibility and production readiness. He implemented ByteTrack-based tracking with custom batching messages, enabling efficient data flow and visualization through Foxglove ImageAnnotations. Using C++, CMake, and Docker, Kevin modernized the build system, introduced YAML-based launch configurations, and improved deployment flexibility by making vendor packages relocatable. His work included expanding message definitions, enhancing documentation, and cleaning up dependencies, resulting in a maintainable, containerized tracking pipeline that supports robust perception capabilities and streamlined integration with other ROS2 nodes in the robotics stack.
November 2025 monthly summary for WATonomous/wato_monorepo. Key features delivered include ByteTrack ROS 2 integration with a relocatable vendor package, standardizing tracking data using Detection2DArray and adding class ID support, and transitioning 2D tracking visualization to Foxglove ImageAnnotations with updated topics. Build system and configuration were modernized (target_link_libraries, YAML launch files, topic remapping; removal of hardcoded topics). Documentation and maintenance were improved (docstrings, module/docs, dependency cleanup).
November 2025 monthly summary for WATonomous/wato_monorepo. Key features delivered include ByteTrack ROS 2 integration with a relocatable vendor package, standardizing tracking data using Detection2DArray and adding class ID support, and transitioning 2D tracking visualization to Foxglove ImageAnnotations with updated topics. Build system and configuration were modernized (target_link_libraries, YAML launch files, topic remapping; removal of hardcoded topics). Documentation and maintenance were improved (docstrings, module/docs, dependency cleanup).
In 2025-10, delivered end-to-end ROS2 2D tracking using ByteTrack, with a new Tracking2DArray batching message, enabling real-time 2D tracking within the WATonomous stack. Implemented Docker-friendly deployment and ROS2 integration (CMake, parameters, visualization), expanded message interfaces with custom tracking lists, and cleaned up the codebase for maintainability. This work enhances production readiness, interoperability with ROS2 nodes, and overall perception capabilities.
In 2025-10, delivered end-to-end ROS2 2D tracking using ByteTrack, with a new Tracking2DArray batching message, enabling real-time 2D tracking within the WATonomous stack. Implemented Docker-friendly deployment and ROS2 integration (CMake, parameters, visualization), expanded message interfaces with custom tracking lists, and cleaned up the codebase for maintainability. This work enhances production readiness, interoperability with ROS2 nodes, and overall perception capabilities.

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