RoboJackets/urc-software
Nov 2024 – Jan 2026
12 Months active
Languages Used
C++PythonYAMLcppprotopythonxacroyaml
Technical Skills
Code RefactoringConfiguration ManagementLaunch SystemROSROS 2Robot Control
Mrinal
PROFILE
Mrinal
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
75%Features
Repository Contributions
36Total
Bugs
6
Commits
36
Features
18
Lines of code
629,891
Activity Months12
Your Network
5 people
Work History
January 2026
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jan 1, 2026January 2026 monthly summary for RoboJackets/urc-software focusing on Gazebo plugin compatibility and launch refactor to improve simulation reliability and maintainability. Delivered streamlined launch pipeline, updated plugin integration, and clearer controller initialization. Demonstrated solid version control discipline with traceable commits to support future audits and onboarding.
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jan 1, 2026January 2026 monthly summary for RoboJackets/urc-software focusing on Gazebo plugin compatibility and launch refactor to improve simulation reliability and maintainability. Delivered streamlined launch pipeline, updated plugin integration, and clearer controller initialization. Demonstrated solid version control discipline with traceable commits to support future audits and onboarding.
January 2026
November 2025
12 Commits • 3 Features
Nov 1, 2025November 2025: Delivered core ROS2 Gazebo simulation enhancements for RoboJackets/urc-software, featuring controller management integration, improved world configuration, and cleaner repository hygiene. The work increases simulation fidelity, reduces onboarding time, and lays groundwork for reliable automated testing and deployment.
November 2025
12 Commits • 3 Features
Nov 1, 2025November 2025: Delivered core ROS2 Gazebo simulation enhancements for RoboJackets/urc-software, featuring controller management integration, improved world configuration, and cleaner repository hygiene. The work increases simulation fidelity, reduces onboarding time, and lays groundwork for reliable automated testing and deployment.
October 2025
2 Commits • 1 Features
Oct 1, 20252025-10 Monthly Summary: Focused on strengthening the swerve-drive simulation readiness in RoboJackets/urc-software. Delivered a simplified swerve URDF with ROS2 control interfaces and integrated Gazebo with a clock topic to enable robust ROS-Gazebo synchronization, while removing an outdated clock plugin to streamline the workflow. The work is captured in two commits: e2201e13b12dd236aa12d2ffdc87452c1a4aeabc (Feat/simplified swerve urdf) and 4d87bae114c64524fb6047d9f0cf737714dd32ce (modell loads in gz sim).
2 Commits • 1 Features
Oct 1, 20252025-10 Monthly Summary: Focused on strengthening the swerve-drive simulation readiness in RoboJackets/urc-software. Delivered a simplified swerve URDF with ROS2 control interfaces and integrated Gazebo with a clock topic to enable robust ROS-Gazebo synchronization, while removing an outdated clock plugin to streamline the workflow. The work is captured in two commits: e2201e13b12dd236aa12d2ffdc87452c1a4aeabc (Feat/simplified swerve urdf) and 4d87bae114c64524fb6047d9f0cf737714dd32ce (modell loads in gz sim).
October 2025
September 2025
4 Commits • 1 Features
Sep 1, 2025September 2025 — RoboJackets/urc-software: Focused on stabilizing development workflows, fixing planning-related bugs, and cleaning up repository documentation. Notable work included an exploration of Docker-based development to streamline local builds (later reverted to preserve current workflow), a correctness fix for A* planning, and removal of obsolete ROS docs to reduce confusion. The work improved maintainability, reduced potential for merge conflicts, and laid groundwork for future Docker adoption.
September 2025
4 Commits • 1 Features
Sep 1, 2025September 2025 — RoboJackets/urc-software: Focused on stabilizing development workflows, fixing planning-related bugs, and cleaning up repository documentation. Notable work included an exploration of Docker-based development to streamline local builds (later reverted to preserve current workflow), a correctness fix for A* planning, and removal of obsolete ROS docs to reduce confusion. The work improved maintainability, reduced potential for merge conflicts, and laid groundwork for future Docker adoption.
August 2025
2 Commits • 1 Features
Aug 1, 2025Month: 2025-08 – RoboJackets/urc-software: Asset optimization and build reliability improvements. Key outcomes include reducing asset debt by removing unused 3D model assets (link4.obj and link5.mtl) to lower storage footprint, and unblocking CI/builds by providing a practical protobuf/nanopb version guidance. These efforts improved maintenance, build stability, and iteration speed. Demonstrated skills in asset management, dependency troubleshooting, and cross-team collaboration to ensure robust builds.
2 Commits • 1 Features
Aug 1, 2025Month: 2025-08 – RoboJackets/urc-software: Asset optimization and build reliability improvements. Key outcomes include reducing asset debt by removing unused 3D model assets (link4.obj and link5.mtl) to lower storage footprint, and unblocking CI/builds by providing a practical protobuf/nanopb version guidance. These efforts improved maintenance, build stability, and iteration speed. Demonstrated skills in asset management, dependency troubleshooting, and cross-team collaboration to ensure robust builds.
August 2025
June 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jun 1, 2025June 2025 monthly summary for RoboJackets software development (urc-software). Focused on delivering robust localization improvements and stabilizing the robot's perception stack ahead of URC 2025. Key outcomes include the introduction of a GPS-IMU localization node, refactoring of launch files and hardware configurations, and critical interface updates to lidar and status lights to support improved positioning and system stability. Addressed several fixes during URC 2025, consolidating changes into a cohesive, production-ready release.
June 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jun 1, 2025June 2025 monthly summary for RoboJackets software development (urc-software). Focused on delivering robust localization improvements and stabilizing the robot's perception stack ahead of URC 2025. Key outcomes include the introduction of a GPS-IMU localization node, refactoring of launch files and hardware configurations, and critical interface updates to lidar and status lights to support improved positioning and system stability. Addressed several fixes during URC 2025, consolidating changes into a cohesive, production-ready release.
May 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
May 1, 2025May 2025 focused on enhancing localization accuracy and sensor fusion for RoboJackets/urc-software. Implemented targeted tuning of EKF parameters, refined IMU data processing, and aligned coordinate frames (NED to ENU), along with updated wheel encoder interpretation and VectorNav/drivetrain sensor configuration to improve reliability and navigation performance. Result: more robust autonomous operation with reduced localization drift and better control fidelity.
1 Commits • 1 Features
May 1, 2025May 2025 focused on enhancing localization accuracy and sensor fusion for RoboJackets/urc-software. Implemented targeted tuning of EKF parameters, refined IMU data processing, and aligned coordinate frames (NED to ENU), along with updated wheel encoder interpretation and VectorNav/drivetrain sensor configuration to improve reliability and navigation performance. Result: more robust autonomous operation with reduced localization drift and better control fidelity.
May 2025
April 2025
2 Commits
Apr 1, 2025April 2025 monthly summary for RoboJackets/urc-software focused on simplifying robot bringup by removing legacy IMU components, tidying configurations, and improving reliability. Key actions included removing the IMU components (urc_util package and IMU driver), updating the README, and applying lint/formatting cleanups; and simplifying the bringup launch by removing the IMU broadcaster config from the controller and URDF, plus disabling the Foxglove launch. These changes reduce maintenance burden, streamline initialization, and align with the deprecation of unused components. Commit references: 1b6c8559817a9b3d356253a6957480804338275e; 93900a2073f575069dffcc5d381a46f7a950095e.
April 2025
2 Commits
Apr 1, 2025April 2025 monthly summary for RoboJackets/urc-software focused on simplifying robot bringup by removing legacy IMU components, tidying configurations, and improving reliability. Key actions included removing the IMU components (urc_util package and IMU driver), updating the README, and applying lint/formatting cleanups; and simplifying the bringup launch by removing the IMU broadcaster config from the controller and URDF, plus disabling the Foxglove launch. These changes reduce maintenance burden, streamline initialization, and align with the deprecation of unused components. Commit references: 1b6c8559817a9b3d356253a6957480804338275e; 93900a2073f575069dffcc5d381a46f7a950095e.
March 2025
2 Commits • 2 Features
Mar 1, 2025Month: 2025-03 — Focused on stabilizing submodule management and cleaning deprecated components in RoboJackets/urc-software. Delivered two key updates: 1) Submodule access: switched the external/ublox_dgnss submodule URL from SSH to HTTPS to simplify cloning and CI updates; 2) Joystick driver cleanup: removed deprecated urc_scripts references across configuration and launch files, renamed a parameter, and updated the package/executable to align with current APIs. These changes reduce onboarding friction, prevent configuration drift, and improve long-term maintainability. Overall impact includes more reliable builds, easier maintenance, and better readiness for upcoming dependency updates. Technologies demonstrated include Git submodule management, HTTPS-based submodule access, ROS package maintenance, configuration/launch cleanup, and deprecation handling.
2 Commits • 2 Features
Mar 1, 2025Month: 2025-03 — Focused on stabilizing submodule management and cleaning deprecated components in RoboJackets/urc-software. Delivered two key updates: 1) Submodule access: switched the external/ublox_dgnss submodule URL from SSH to HTTPS to simplify cloning and CI updates; 2) Joystick driver cleanup: removed deprecated urc_scripts references across configuration and launch files, renamed a parameter, and updated the package/executable to align with current APIs. These changes reduce onboarding friction, prevent configuration drift, and improve long-term maintainability. Overall impact includes more reliable builds, easier maintenance, and better readiness for upcoming dependency updates. Technologies demonstrated include Git submodule management, HTTPS-based submodule access, ROS package maintenance, configuration/launch cleanup, and deprecation handling.
March 2025
February 2025
6 Commits • 4 Features
Feb 1, 2025February 2025: Focused on reliability, hardware integration, and performance through drivetrain and sensor enhancements. Delivered four-wheel rover support with updated ROS2 control config and Teensy protocol; integrated wheel encoder feedback via UDP for real-time odometry calibration; added VectorNav IMU/GPS integration with URDF references and sensor launch nodes; raised drivetrain velocity/acceleration limits for faster, more responsive operation; improved startup reliability by removing a duplicate twist_mux node in the bringup launch.
February 2025
6 Commits • 4 Features
Feb 1, 2025February 2025: Focused on reliability, hardware integration, and performance through drivetrain and sensor enhancements. Delivered four-wheel rover support with updated ROS2 control config and Teensy protocol; integrated wheel encoder feedback via UDP for real-time odometry calibration; added VectorNav IMU/GPS integration with URDF references and sensor launch nodes; raised drivetrain velocity/acceleration limits for faster, more responsive operation; improved startup reliability by removing a duplicate twist_mux node in the bringup launch.
January 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jan 1, 2025Concise monthly summary for 2025-01 focused on delivering observable value through targeted feature work in RoboJackets/urc-software and system readiness improvements.
1 Commits • 1 Features
Jan 1, 2025Concise monthly summary for 2025-01 focused on delivering observable value through targeted feature work in RoboJackets/urc-software and system readiness improvements.
January 2025
November 2024
2 Commits • 2 Features
Nov 1, 2024Month 2024-11: Focused on delivering a safe, flexible robot control path and improving configuration reliability for RoboJackets/urc-software. Implemented a Twist Mux-enabled command velocity management system with an internal software E-stop and mode switching between autonomous navigation and teleoperation, and streamlined bringup/simulation launches through targeted config cleanup. No critical bugs fixed this month; instead, targeted maintainability work reduced noise and tightened the deployment surface. These changes enhance safety, operator control, and long-term system reliability.
November 2024
2 Commits • 2 Features
Nov 1, 2024Month 2024-11: Focused on delivering a safe, flexible robot control path and improving configuration reliability for RoboJackets/urc-software. Implemented a Twist Mux-enabled command velocity management system with an internal software E-stop and mode switching between autonomous navigation and teleoperation, and streamlined bringup/simulation launches through targeted config cleanup. No critical bugs fixed this month; instead, targeted maintainability work reduced noise and tightened the deployment surface. These changes enhance safety, operator control, and long-term system reliability.
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Quality Metrics
Correctness86.2%
Maintainability85.6%
Architecture85.0%
Performance82.8%
AI Usage22.8%
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
C++CMakeCMakeLists.txtDockerfileIDLMTLMarkdownOBJPythonXML
Technical Skills
3D Modeling3D modelingAsset ManagementBuild System ConfigurationBuild System ManagementBuild SystemsC++Code RefactoringConfiguration ManagementDockerDocumentationEmbedded SystemsFirmware DevelopmentGazeboGit Submodules
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