> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://panav.gitbook.io/robotics-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://panav.gitbook.io/robotics-handbook/ros-advanced-and-legacy/ros-advanced/ros.md).

# ROS 1 Overview

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**ROS 2 is the present and future.** For new projects, start at [ROS 2](/robotics-handbook/ros-2/ros-2.md). The pages below cover ROS 1 (legacy) and packages relevant across both versions.

ROS 1 Noetic reached End of Life in **May 2025**.
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