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twist QML Value Type

This expresses velocity in free space broken into its linear and angular parts. More...

Import Statement: import QtRos2.GeometryMsgs
Status: Experimental Extension

Properties

Detailed Description

twist is a structured value type usable in QML. It maps directly to the geometry_msgs::msg::Twist ROS 2 message type.

Construct a twist in QML by assigning a JavaScript object whose keys are its component properties, or by setting those properties individually.

See also TwistPublisher and TwistSubscriber.

Property Documentation

angular : vector3

Angular velocity in radians per second (rad/s).

linear : vector3

Linear velocity in meters per second (m/s).

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