# \#platform:auv

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## [WHOI-ROS: Shared ROS2 Foundations for all Platforms](https://forum.oceansoft.org/t/whoi-ros-shared-ros2-foundations-for-all-platforms/42)

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**Author:** [@isaac](https://forum.oceansoft.org/u/isaac)\
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**Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.oceansoft.org/t/whoi-ros-shared-ros2-foundations-for-all-platforms/42 "2026-02-09T17:26:12Z")

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I’m Isaac Vandor and I work at WHOI (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution) on open source infrastructure for marine robotics. Along with Toby and the rest of the NSF POSE team, I’m working on the grant that’s bringing yo…

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## [Which Simulation Environment Should I Use?](https://forum.oceansoft.org/t/which-simulation-environment-should-i-use/40)

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**Author:** [@isaac](https://forum.oceansoft.org/u/isaac)\
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**Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.oceansoft.org/t/which-simulation-environment-should-i-use/40 "2026-02-09T17:08:02Z")

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I keep seeing this question come up, so here’s a quick rundown based on what I’ve used and what I’ve heard from others: Gazebo-based (best ROS integration): VRX — surface vehicles, most mature, active community LR…