# Middleware

Runtime middleware connects robot applications, sensors, and control systems.
The Robotics AI Suite uses ROS 2 on supported platforms.


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:::{grid-item-card} **ROS 2 Setup**
:link: ros2
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Use the primary robotics runtime for reliable application lifetime management and cross-process communication.
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:::{grid-item-card} **Gazebo**
:link: gazebo/index
:link-type: doc
:link-alt: clickable cards

Use simulation reference applications for validating robotics behavior before deployment.
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ROS 2 <ros2>
Gazebo <gazebo/index>
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