Hands-On ROS for Robotics Programming

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Elevate your ROS skills by implementing complex robot structures in simulation. Learn fundamental ROS concepts to tackle navigation tasks and program smart behavior in mobile robots using single board computers. This guide addresses the common challenge of connecting physical robots to simulations through the Robot Operating System (ROS). You’ll discover how to simulate a robot in a virtual environment, achieving desired behaviors in real-world scenarios. Starting with an introduction to GoPiGo3 and its sensors and actuators, you'll create a 3D model of GoPiGo3 and run a simulation in ROS using Gazebo. The book demonstrates how to build and operate an autonomous mobile robot that perceives its surroundings. You’ll also explore how robots can learn tasks through environmental observation, delving into deep learning and reinforcement learning techniques. By the end, you’ll be equipped to develop specific-purpose applications in robotics and create intelligent autonomous robots from scratch. This resource is ideal for engineers aiming to build AI-powered robots with the ROS framework, as well as robotics enthusiasts and hobbyists. A background in Python and/or C++ programming and familiarity with single board computers like Raspberry Pi will enhance your experience with this book.