Real-Time Publish-Subscribe (RTPS)

Real-Time Publish-Subscribe (RTPS) is a communication protocol used in distributed systems to enable efficient, real-time data sharing. It allows one program (the publisher) to send information to multiple other programs (subscribers) automatically and without central coordination. RTPS ensures that data is quickly and reliably delivered, making it suitable for applications like robotics, autonomous vehicles, or industrial control systems where timing and accuracy are critical. It achieves this through direct, peer-to-peer messaging, reducing latency and enhancing scalability, so systems can communicate seamlessly and respond promptly to changing conditions.