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feat: update roadmap with timelines (#767)
Signed-off-by: Mete Fatih Cırıt <mfc@autoware.org>
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# Carla simulator support
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!!! warning
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# ROS 2 Humble to Jazzy transition
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Tracked in [Support ROS 2 Jazzy Jalisco #6695](https://github.com/autowarefoundation/autoware/issues/6695).
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- ROS 2 Humble will reach the end of life on May 2027.
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- ROS 2 Jazzy has been released in May 2024 and will be supported until May 2029.
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This timeline is for Autoware's transition:
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- **From:** Ubuntu 22.04 | ROS 2 **Humble**
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- **To:** Ubuntu 24.04 | ROS 2 **Jazzy**
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```mermaid
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timeline
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title ROS 2 Humble to Jazzy Transition
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2026 Feb : Jazzy Docker Beta
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: Optional CI Checks
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2026 Apr : Jazzy Full Support
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: Dual CI Coverage
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2027 Jan : Humble Soft-Freeze
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: Standard Support Ends
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2027 May : Jazzy Exclusive Mode
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: Humble End of Support
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```
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```mermaid
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title ROS 2 Transition: Humble to Jazzy
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dateFormat YYYY-MM-DD
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axisFormat %b '%y
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tickInterval 1month
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%% Define Milestones (Vertical markers for key dates)
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section Key Events
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Jazzy Docker Beta :milestone, m1, 2026-02-01, 0d
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Jazzy Full Support :milestone, m2, 2026-04-01, 0d
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Humble Soft-Freeze :milestone, m3, 2027-01-01, 0d
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Jazzy Exclusive :milestone, m4, 2027-05-01, 0d
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%% Section 1: The Outgoing Platform
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section ROS 2 Humble
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Standard Support :active, h_std, 2026-01-01, 2027-01-01
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Low Maintenance (Crit Fixes) :crit, h_low, after h_std, 2027-05-01
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End of Support :done, h_end, after h_low, 1d
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%% Section 2: The Incoming Platform
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section ROS 2 Jazzy
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Docker Base Preview : j_beta, 2026-02-01, 2026-04-01
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Full Support (Ubuntu 24.04) :active, j_std, after j_beta, 2027-06-01
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%% Section 3: Developer Action Items
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section CI Policy
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Optional Checks: ci_opt, 2026-02-01, 2026-04-01
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Mandatory Dual Coverage :crit, ci_man, 2026-04-01, 2027-05-01
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Jazzy Only :active, ci_jaz, after ci_man, 2027-06-01
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# Point cloud type transition
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Tracked under [this issue](https://github.com/autowarefoundation/autoware/issues/6708).
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Autoware transitions from using raw memcpy operations and using [PointCloud2Iterator<>](https://github.com/ros2/common_interfaces/blob/jazzy/sensor_msgs/include/sensor_msgs/point_cloud2_iterator.hpp) to using [Point Cloud Message Wrapper](https://gitlab.com/ApexAI/point_cloud_msg_wrapper).
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This way the point cloud messages can be edited in-place with a `std::vector<>`-like wrapper.
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The only downside is that this requires strong type definitions for the point cloud message fields.
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We have already made the compatibility requirements for `PointXYZIRC` and `PointXYZIRCAEDT` types with [this PR](https://github.com/autowarefoundation/autoware_universe/pull/6996).
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Now we need to start using this wrapper in the rest of the codebase.
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We also need to provide a tool to convert point cloud messages from outside types to the Autoware expected types.
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Reference implementation of [Point Type Adapter Node can be found here](https://gitlab.com/autowarefoundation/autoware.auto/AutowareAuto/-/blob/master/src/tools/point_type_adapter/src/point_type_adapter_node.cpp).
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## Transition
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1. **2026 May:** Switch all memcpy usages to `PointCloud2Iterator<>`.
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2. **2026 June:** Add two paths for the codebase: check the full compatibility of the point type with the expected point type.
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- If compatible, use the wrapper.
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- If not compatible, use `PointCloud2Iterator<>` and print warnings.
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3. **2026 June:** Add a node that converts point cloud messages from outside types to the Autoware expected types.
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4. **2026 December:** Drop the `PointCloud2Iterator<>` usage.
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```mermaid
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title Autoware Point Cloud Type Transition
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section Standardization
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2026 May : Stop raw memcpy operations
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: Migrate all access to PointCloud2Iterator
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section Adoption & Tooling
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2026 June : Implement Dual Path Logic
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: Use Wrapper if compatible
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section Finalization
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2026 December : Drop PointCloud2Iterator fallback
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: Full Point Cloud Msg Wrapper enforcement
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```
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```mermaid
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title Autoware Point Cloud Type Transition Plan
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section Phase 1: Standardization
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Migrate memcpy to PointCloud2Iterator :done, p1, 2026-05-01, 2026-06-01
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section Phase 2: Dual Implementation
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Implement Dual Path (Wrapper or Fallback) :active, p2, 2026-06-01, 2026-12-01
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Develop Point Type Adapter Node :p3, 2026-06-01, 30d
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