Open-source middleware that helps robot software and hardware talk to each other.
ROS is the robot’s busy group chat. The camera and wheels post there instead of shouting.
Builders use it for robot research and quick prototypes. It helps reuse parts, but it does not fix real-time control.
Robotics
ROS is a common software base for robot development.
Embodied AI
Embodied AI often uses ROS to connect sensing and action.
VLA
VLA actions often need to enter a robot control stack.
Framework
ROS is basically a framework for robot software development.