Publisher's Synopsis
Build Your First Robot with ROS2-No Prior ROS Experience Required
ROS2 for Beginners is the hands-on guide you've been looking for if you want to enter the world of robotics using the latest open-source technology. Built entirely around Ubuntu 22.04 and ROS2 Humble, this book walks you step by step through real-world robotics development-from installation and simulation to deploying full systems on hardware. Whether you're a student, engineer, or self-learner with basic programming knowledge, this book teaches you how to build and control a complete robot, write custom ROS2 nodes, and troubleshoot real deployments-all in plain, beginner-friendly language. You'll learn how to:- Set up a complete ROS2 Humble environment on Ubuntu
- Understand nodes, topics, services, and packages from the ground up
- Simulate robots using Gazebo and RViz2
- Build and launch your own differential-drive robot
- Interface with LiDAR, encoders, and motor controllers
- Create full launch files and integrate everything step-by-step
