API#
The api image packages the
Autoware AD API
used by fleet managers, HMIs, and scenario runners. It provides ROS 2 services
and topics for:
- Vehicle position, velocity, engage status, and operation mode
- Autonomous, manual, stop, local, and remote mode transitions
- Route and goal setting
- Emergency stop and engage/disengage commands
- Scenario simulation auto-engage and route integration
The component starts with tier4_autoware_api_component.launch.xml. It is the
standard external entry point for the modular simulation deployments.