rosbag2-analysis

Name: rosbag2-analysis
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Author: wimble

Analyze rosbag2 data to extract trajectories and timing metrics.

18|2|Updated Apr 20, 2026

Search Tags:#python #visualization #data-analysis #trajectory #ros2 #rosbag2

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/wimblerobotics/ros2-copilot-skills --skill rosbag2-analysis

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: rosbag2-analysis
Source: https://github.com/wimblerobotics/ros2-copilot-skills/tree/main/rosbag2-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wimblerobotics/ros2-copilot-skills --skill rosbag2-analysis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Analyzes rosbag2 data offline to read bag files, plot trajectories, and perform timing analyses or MCAP format comparisons.

Core Features & Use Cases

Trajectory extraction and visualization from /odom data.
Velocity profiling and timing jitter analysis from high-rate topics.
Bag format comparison (sqlite3 vs mcap) and basic inspection.

Quick Start

Load a rosbag2 recording and run the analysis script to generate trajectory plots and timing reports.

Frequently Asked Questions about rosbag2-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I extract and plot robot trajectories from rosbag2 data offline?▼

Analyze rosbag2 data offline to extract trajectories by loading your bag recording and running a Python script that reconstructs paths from /odom data, generating trajectory plots and timing reports using pandas and matplotlib.

Can I perform timing jitter analysis on high-rate ROS 2 topics using rosbag2?▼

Analyze rosbag2 data offline to perform timing jitter analysis on high-rate ROS 2 topics by calculating velocity profiling and timing metrics, outputting the results as CSV files and plots for detailed inspection.

Does rosbag2 analysis support both sqlite3 and mcap bag formats?▼

Rosbag2 analysis supports both sqlite3 and mcap formats for bag inspection and format comparison, extracting data using rosbag2_py to perform trajectory reconstruction and performance analysis across these storage types.

What Python libraries are needed to analyze ROS 2 bag files for performance metrics?▼

To analyze ROS 2 bag files for performance metrics, use Python libraries rosbag2_py, pandas, and matplotlib for data extraction, topic filtering, trajectory reconstruction, and generating CSV or plot outputs.

How do I filter specific ROS 2 topics when inspecting a rosbag2 file?▼

Filter specific ROS 2 topics when inspecting a rosbag2 file by applying topic filtering during offline analysis to isolate relevant high-rate topics for trajectory extraction and velocity profiling.