ROS (Robot Operating System) is an open source robotics framework developed by the Open Source Robotics Foundation. It is designed to provide a standard set of tools and libraries to help developers create and deploy robot applications.
ROS is different from other robotics frameworks in that it provides a software development platform that is designed specifically for robotics applications. It provides a wide range of support for different hardware platforms, sensors, and actuators, and also provides libraries for communication, navigation, and control. It also provides a powerful visual programming language called RViz which allows developers to quickly and easily create complex robotic applications.
For example, ROS can be used to control a robotic arm, allowing it to move in three-dimensional space, as well as to detect and respond to objects in its environment. It can also be used to control a mobile robot, allowing it to autonomously navigate a space and avoid obstacles.