Publisher's Synopsis
Unlock the full potential of robotics with Mastering Robot Operating System (ROS) for Advanced Robotics. This in-depth guide is designed for experienced robotics engineers and developers who want to take their skills to the next level by mastering the Robot Operating System (ROS). ROS is the industry-standard framework for building and controlling advanced robots, offering tools and libraries that facilitate robotic applications, including manufacturing automation, autonomous systems, and simulation environments.
In this book, you'll dive deep into the powerful capabilities of ROS, learning how to leverage its features to develop and control complex robots. With practical examples and advanced topics, you'll gain the expertise to implement ROS for a wide range of applications, from industrial robots to autonomous vehicles and robotic simulations.
Inside, you'll learn:
How to set up and configure a ROS development environment for advanced robotics projects
ROS communication mechanisms, including topics, services, and actions, to ensure smooth robot operations
Advanced robot control techniques using ROS nodes, controllers, and custom algorithms
How to build and simulate robots using Gazebo, RViz, and other ROS tools
Implementing perception systems, including computer vision and sensor integration, to enhance robot awareness
Developing autonomous systems with ROS for navigation, mapping, and obstacle avoidance
Best practices for integrating robots into manufacturing processes and automating workflows with ROS
How to simulate complex robotic tasks and evaluate robot performance in virtual environments
By the end of this book, you'll be equipped to develop and control advanced robots using ROS, integrating sophisticated features like real-time processing, sensor data integration, and autonomous decision-making. Whether you're working on robotics for manufacturing or autonomous mobile robots, Mastering ROS for Advanced Robotics is the ultimate resource for enhancing your ROS expertise and building high-performance robotic systems.
Key Features:
Comprehensive coverage of ROS for advanced robotics, including simulation and real-time control
Master the use of ROS tools like Gazebo and RViz to build and test robots virtually
Learn to develop complex robotic applications with ROS communication and control systems
Explore advanced robotics topics such as perception, autonomy, and industrial robotics automation
Best practices and real-world examples for applying ROS to manufacturing and other robotics applications
Take your robotics development to the next level with Mastering Robot Operating System (ROS) for Advanced Robotics-your guide to building, controlling, and simulating sophisticated robots for real-world applications.
