Publisher's Synopsis
ROS (Robot Operating System) Essentials: Mastering Autonomous Systems is your complete guide to mastering the tools and techniques that power modern robotics. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced engineer, this book provides the essential knowledge and practical skills you need to control robots and automate tasks using ROS (Robot Operating System) and Python.
ROS is the foundation of many advanced robotics systems, providing a powerful set of tools, libraries, and conventions to help you build and control robots. With this book, you will learn how to leverage ROS's powerful features to develop autonomous systems capable of performing real-world tasks in dynamic environments. You'll also gain hands-on experience in integrating sensors, actuators, and control systems into your robotic applications.
Through clear explanations, step-by-step guides, and real-life examples, ROS Essentials will help you:
Understand the basics of ROS: Learn the core concepts and components of ROS, from topics such as nodes, topics, services, and messages, to working with ROS packages and creating custom applications.
Use Python to control robots: Discover how Python can be used alongside ROS to write code that interacts with robotic hardware, sensors, and actuators.
Build and control autonomous robots: Step into the world of autonomous systems with practical examples, learning how to program robots to move, recognize obstacles, and complete tasks.
Integrate sensors and actuators: Learn how to connect and program various sensors (such as cameras, LIDAR, and IMUs) and actuators (motors and grippers) for real-time decision-making.
Automate tasks: Use ROS to create intelligent systems that can automate everything from basic movements to complex, environment-aware tasks.
This book is packed with practical examples that will help you create fully functioning robotic systems. You'll learn how to control robots in real-time, enabling them to carry out tasks such as object manipulation, path planning, and autonomous navigation. You'll also gain valuable insights into integrating machine learning techniques into your robot's decision-making processes.
By the end of ROS Essentials, you'll have the knowledge and skills to design, develop, and deploy your own autonomous robotic systems, making you ready to tackle real-world challenges in robotics.
