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Pixkit Extensions for Autoware

This repository provides additional packages and modifications for running Autoware on the Pixkit 2.0 enquipped with a Velodyne VLP LiDAR (other type of lidar sensors will be supported later).
It is designed to extend Autoware’s functionality and adapt it to Pixkit-based vehicle systems.


🚀 Overview

This repository contains:

  • Custom drivers and launch files for Pixkit integration
  • Modified configuration and interface nodes for Autoware
  • Example setup for building a Pixkit-compatible Autoware workspace

🧩 Prerequisites

Before using this package, make sure you have:

  • Ubuntu 22.04
  • ROS 2 Humble
  • Proper build tools (colcon, vcstool, etc.)
  • Internet access for downloading dependencies

🧱 Installation Steps

1. Clone Autoware (release 0.45.1)

Follow the official Autoware installation guide:

git clone https://github.com/autowarefoundation/autoware.git
cd autoware
git checkout tags/0.45.1

Then follow the instructions as described in the Autoware User Guide.

After fetching the src files, go to step 2.

vcs import src < autoware.repos

2. Clone Pixkit extensions

Clone this repository into a separate folder:

Copy and replace the contents from this repository into your Autoware workspace:

cp -r your_path/Pixkit_Autoware/* your_path/autoware/

This will overwrite existing files as needed to enable Pixkit support.


4. Build Autoware

From the root of your Autoware workspace:

Follow the build instructions as described in the Autoware User Guide.


5. Run Autoware on Pixkit

After successful build, source the workspace:

source install/setup.bash

Modify your file path and map path in autoware_velodyne_kashiwa.sh

Then you can run & test Pixkit Autoware by running the .sh file.


🧠 Notes

  • This repository replaces some Autoware core packages with Pixkit-specific modifications.
    Make sure you are using the correct release version (0.45.1) before applying.
  • If you wish to restore original Autoware files, simply reclone the Autoware repository and reimport its sources.

📄 License

This project follows the same license as the main Autoware repository, unless otherwise stated.


🧑‍💻 Maintainer

Pixkit Autoware Integration
Maintained by tlab-wide
For inquiries or issues, please open a GitHub issue in this repository.

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