Course Outline
Introduction
Understanding Basic ROS Concepts
- Overview of the ROS Architecture and Philosophy
- Setting Up the ROS Workspace Environment
- ROS Master, Nodes, Topics, and Messages
- Using Console Commands
- Working with the Catkin Build System
- The ROS Launch File
- 3D Visualization and User Interaction with the Gazebo Simulator
Creating Your First ROS Program
- Creating a ROS Package
- Setting Up a ROS Project in Eclipse
- Using the ROS C++ Client Library
- Writing a Simple ROS Subscriber and Publisher
- Storing and Retrieving Parameters Using the ROS Parameter Server
- Using RViz for ROS 3D Visualization
Utilizing the TF Transformation System on ROS
Working with the rqt User Interface
Exploring Robot Models on ROS
The Simulation Description Format (SDF)
Deploying ROS Services
Implementing ROS Actions
Using Simulated Time on ROS
Storing Message Data in ROS Bags
Regression Testing with Realistic Scenarios
Applying Different Debugging Strategies in ROS
Exploring Complex Real-World Applications for ROS
Next Steps Towards Creating Your First ROS Project
Troubleshooting
Closing Remarks
Requirements
- An understanding of basic robotics concepts.
- Basic programming experience.
Audience
- Hobbyists
- Robotics Enthusiasts
- Engineers and Technicians
Delivery Options
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- Practical hands-on exercises containing data / scenarios recognisable to the learners
- Training scheduled on a date of your choice
- Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience
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Testimonials (4)
Individual support
Simon the 2nd - Cboost
Course - ROS: Programming for Robotics
Good conceptual explanations followed by good example exercises
Appu Hannadi Thotahewage Eranga De Silva - University of New South Wales, Sydney
Course - ROS: Programming for Robotics
It was very useful and the practical tasks really helped.
David Croft - Coventry University
Course - ROS: Programming for Robotics
I feel I get the core skills I need to understand how the ROS fits together, and how to structure projects in it.