[Feature Request] Python bindings

[Interpause]

I saw on http://wiki.ros.org/image_transport that Python support was on the roadmap, is there any issue tracking the progress?

[gbiggs]

Unfortunately, I don't think there is. I'm not sure what the current state is.

[Interpause]

I see... if I get desperate enough I will try learning pybind to see if I can help.

[tfoldi]

This feature could actually be useful in my project. If no one is working on it, I am happy to implement it (add Python classes via pybind11 bindings).

[ahcorde]

Hi @tfoldi,

As a maintainer, I'm no aware of someone working on this feature.

I implemented the Python bindings for point cloud transport https://github.com/ros-perception/point_cloud_transport just in case you need some inspiration.

Happy to review your PR

[tfoldi]

sounds great, will start working on it. based on the repo you shared will use the same standards, like:

1. there will be a new top level folder called image_common_py
2. keep a similar pybind11.h along with sources
3. test cases are not mandatory

just realized that it is almost a search and replace from the PC lib :)

[Jack17432]

Would it be possible to have this updated for iron and humble?