ROS architecture
Search nodes and topics, then focus on one connection at a time instead of reading a crowded graph.
EMBODIEDDATA TOOL 01 · ROS 2
Understand your robot before chasing the error.
EmbodiedData Robotics Inspector turns a ROS 2 workspace into a beginner-friendly system view. Inspect nodes, topics, TF frames and configuration problems directly inside VS Code or Cursor.
Terminalcode --install-extension embodieddata.robotics-inspector
Cursorcursor --install-extension embodieddata.embodieddata-robotics-inspector
ROBOTICS INSPECTOR● LIVE ROS 2
SYSTEM HEALTHWorkspace understoodArchitecture, configuration and runtime in one view.
NODE/camera_driver
publishes →TOPIC/camera/image_raw
TF TREE
map└─ odom└─ base_link└─ camera_link
FreeAvailable for VS Code and Cursor
Local-firstYour workspace stays on your machine
ROS 2Static and live inspection
WHAT IT HELPS YOU SEE
One inspector, four connected views.
Robot and TF tree
Inspect parent-child frame relationships and spot missing, duplicated or disconnected transforms.
Configuration diagnostics
Cross-check URDF, Xacro, YAML and controllers with clear explanations and suggested next steps.
Live ROS 2 verification
Compare what the workspace expects with the graph that is actually running and distinguish inferred results from verified ones.
GET STARTED
From installation to insight.
- 01Install the extension
Use the Marketplace button or terminal command above.
- 02Open a ROS 2 workspace
Choose the folder containing your packages and configuration.
- 03Run the inspector
Open the Command Palette and select “EmbodiedData: Open Robotics Inspector.”
- 04Follow the next action
Start with the health summary, then inspect the recommended problem.
START INSPECTING