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/vehicle/status/velocity_status#

Specifications#

Item Value
Last Updated 2026-01-21
Interface Type topic
Interface Name /vehicle/status/velocity_status
Data Type autoware_vehicle_msgs/msg/VelocityReport
Rate [Hz] 10
QoS Reliability reliable
QoS Durability volatile

Description#

Get the current velocity status of the vehicle.

Message#

See the message definition for details.

Errors#

Unknown status: If the vehicle interface cannot get the status due to connection loss, etc., the status is stopped and a diagnostic error is reported.

Hardware Fault: If the vehicle platform reports a sensor fault, a diagnostic error is reported.

Support#

This interface is required.

Limitations#

T.B.C.

Use Cases#

  • Control the vehicle for autonomous driving.
  • Display current velocity status to the operator.

Requirement#

  • Support getting the current velocity status of the vehicle.
  • Report the error as diagnostics if the status cannot be received or an unknown status is received.

Design#

Coordinate system & sign convention: The interface follows the standard vehicle coordinate system (ISO 8855 / ROS REP-103).

  • Longitudinal velocity: Positive (+) indicates forward motion. Negative (-) indicates backward motion.
  • Lateral velocity: Positive (+) indicates motion to the left. Negative (-) indicates motion to the right.
  • Heading rate: Positive (+) indicates counter-clockwise rotation (left turn).

History#

Date Description
2026-01-21 First release in the new format.