ROS Media and Visual Assets

Logos, Distros, and More!

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We provide a wide variety of visual assets that the ROS community can use for their own projects and events. Most of the images are provided under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. The ROS distribution images and illustrations were created by the illustrators Joshua Ellingson and since the release of ROS 2 Iron Irwini, Ryan Hungerford.

High quality vector files of the ROS “nine dot” Logo can be found in the ROS Press Kit and Logos. Usage information for the ROS name and nine dot logo can be found in our Trademark Rules and Guidelines Document.

ROS Trademark Rules and Guidelines

The “ROS” name, the “Nine Dots” ROS logo, and other ROS trademarks are property of Open Source Robotics Foundation, Inc. (“OSRF” or “Open Robotics”).

Below are guidelines on displaying the ROS trademarks, which may be updated from time to time. Use of any ROS trademark must be in accordance with our Rules and Guidelines document or separate agreement between you and Open Robotics.

Trademark Use

Subject to compliance with the Rules and Guidelines, you may use the “ROS” name or the “Nine Dots” ROS logo to indicate your implementation of the ROS platform as set forth in these Rules and Guidelines. All other uses of the ROS trademarks must be expressly approved in writing by Open Robotics. To inquire about approval to use the ROS trademarks or to submit your marketing for review, please contact info@openrobotics.org.

Any and all use of the “ROS” name, the “Nine Dots” ROS logo, and other ROS trademarks inures to the benefit of Open Robotics. You agree not to do anything inconsistent with Open Robotics’ ownership of these trademarks, including without limitation seeking registration of any mark, domain name, or social media name/handle comprised of or incorporating the “ROS” name, the “Nine Dots” ROS logo, or any other ROS trademarks. You likewise agree not to make any use of the ROS trademarks that is likely to confuse or mislead consumers with respect to any relationship with Open Robotics; and you agree not to make any use of the ROS trademarks that is likely to harm the reputation and goodwill built up in the marks. You acknowledge and agree that any and all licenses or permissions to use any ROS trademarks are limited, personal, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable. Open Robotics may revoke any such licenses or permissions in its sole and absolute discretion.

The ROS trademarks should not be used in names of companies, organizations, applications, products, or services without the prior written approval of Open Robotics. Purely nominative uses (for example: “Our company consults on the use of ROS” for consultation-based services and “Our company provides training on the use of ROS” for training-based services) are acceptable, provided that the Rules and Guidelines are followed and there is no express or implied message that Open Robotics or the ROS project sponsors, endorses, or is otherwise affiliated with your company or its goods and services.

Example uses of the ROS trademark or the “nine-dot” logo that require prior approval by Open Robotics:

❌ Naming a commercial product “ROS Deliverbot”
❌ Naming a commercial product “ROS Navomatic”
❌ Naming a commercial product “ROSabot”
❌ Naming a commercial service “ROS-T: A ROS Training Initiative by Foo Corp”
❌ Naming a commercial service “ROS Training Services, Inc.”
❌ Using the ROS or the “nine-dot” logo in a commercial product that you intend to sell (e.g., T-shirts, stickers, robots, etc.)
❌ Hosting an event that uses ROS in the name, like “ROSCon Valhalla”

Acceptable uses for the ROS trademark that do not require prior approval:

✅ Naming a commercial product “Navomatic, built on ROS”
✅ Naming a commercial product “Deliverbot, powered by ROS”
✅ Naming a commercial service “ROS Training Services, offered by Foo Corp”
✅ Naming an event “ROS User Meetup Atlantis”

Fully updated copyright information for the ROS logos can be found in our Trademark Rules and Guidelines, while styling recommendations can be found in our ROS Brand Guide.

Creating Your Own Custom ROS Artwork

We encourage all members of the ROS community to create custom illustrations for their ROS packages, releases, and events. Before creating your artwork, please carefully consider the Trademark Rules and Guidelines outlined above. If you are unsure if your illustration requires approval, we encourage you to message us at info@openrobotics.org to discuss the matter. The community is welcome to commission our current project illustrator Ryan Hungerford for custom work or use their own local illustrator.

The ROS project has had a long and valuable relationship with professional illustrators since the early days of the project. We credit these illustrators’ work with creating our strong brand identity. We strongly discourage the use of generative AI tools for*ROS-related artwork.