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In robotics projects, many of us face the same problem: we design or collect data in Windows (using tools like Excel, MATLAB, or CAD), but when we want to use that data in ROS on Ubuntu, the transfer is messy. Right now, people usually export files (like CSV/JSON) and copy them manually. Sometimes we use shared folders or third-party tools, but they often break or don’t work in real time. This wastes time and slows down projects.
My idea is to create a ROS Data Bridge – a simple tool that allows real-time data transfer between Windows and Ubuntu.
From Windows : Send paths, coordinates, or sensor data directly into ROS topics.
From Ubuntu : Send robot logs or sensor readings back to Windows for easy viewing in Excel or MATLAB.
This would save hours of manual work and make the workflow much smoother.
It benefits 1)Students and researchers as they don't need to waste time on repeated file conversions.
2) Engineers for faster testing and debugging.
3) Universities/companies – better collaboration across mixed Windows + Ubuntu systems.
This matters to me because as a mechatronics student, I keep switching between Windows and Ubuntu for my projects. It’s frustrating to copy files again and again just to test something in ROS. A direct bridge will make robotics simpler, faster, and more fun to work on.
