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ROS 2
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Other Latest Version: lyrical Latest Release: N/A
ROS 2 is the next generation of the Robot Operating System with improved security and real-time support.
Versions
12
Latest Version
lyrical
Active Support
4
EOL
8
Lifecycle Timeline
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lyrical
lyrical
kilted
kilted
jazzy
jazzy
iron
iron
humble
humble
galactic
galactic
foxy
foxy
eloquent
eloquent
dashing
dashing
crystal
crystal
Active SupportSecurity SupportEOL
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lyrical | May 22, 2026 | Yes | May 31, 2031 | lyrical | No | Active |
| kilted | May 23, 2025 | Yes | Dec 31, 2026 | kilted | No | Active |
| jazzy | May 23, 2024 | Yes | May 31, 2029 | jazzy | No | Active |
| iron | May 23, 2023 | No | Dec 4, 2024 | iron | No | EOL |
| humble | May 23, 2022 | Yes | May 31, 2027 | humble | No | Active |
| galactic | May 23, 2021 | No | Dec 9, 2022 | galactic | No | EOL |
| foxy | Jun 5, 2020 | No | Jun 20, 2023 | foxy | No | EOL |
| eloquent | Nov 22, 2019 | No | Nov 30, 2020 | eloquent | No | EOL |
| dashing | May 31, 2019 | No | May 31, 2021 | dashing | No | EOL |
| crystal | Dec 14, 2018 | No | Dec 31, 2019 | crystal | No | EOL |
| bouncy | Jul 2, 2018 | No | Jul 31, 2019 | bouncy | No | EOL |
| ardent | Dec 8, 2017 | No | Dec 31, 2018 | ardent | No | EOL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of ROS 2 have reached end of life?
The following ROS 2 versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: iron, galactic, foxy, eloquent, dashing, crystal, bouncy, ardent. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using ROS 2 iron?
ROS 2 iron has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of ROS 2?
The latest version of ROS 2 is lyrical, released in the lyrical release cycle.
How many versions of ROS 2 are currently supported?
ROS 2 currently has 4 actively supported version(s): lyrical, kilted, jazzy, humble.
When does ROS 2 lyrical reach end of life?
ROS 2 lyrical is scheduled to reach end of life on May 31, 2031.
What should I do when ROS 2 reaches end of life?
When a ROS 2 version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.