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Mastering ROS 2 for Robotics Programming
In this fourth edition, master ROS 2 by creating robotics software applications that integrate the latest technologies, like Generative AI and reinforcement learning, to build your custom robotAll formats include a free PDF and an invitation to the Embedded System Professionals communityKey FeaturesGet a solid understanding of ROS 2 core concepts and features from scratchDesign, simulate, and prototype robotic applications using ROS 2, C++, Python, and GazeboGain hands-on experience with the latest technologies like GenAI and reinforcement learning, integrated with ROS 2 JazzyPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThe rising demand for advanced robotics software has made proficiency in frameworks like ROS 2 essential for engineers and enthusiasts alike.Lentin Joseph, co-founder of RUNTIME Robotics, and Jonathan Cacace, PhD in robotics, help you grasp the foundational concepts and practical applications in this comprehensive fourth edition updated to cover the latest LTS release from 2024—ROS 2 Jazzy. Starting with a solid introduction to ROS 2, including core components and tools, the chapters get you ready to start programming and using its key features confidently. Building on this, the book focuses on 3D robot modeling and simulation with the new Gazebo Sim, supported by ROS 2 controllers. You’ll explore high-level features such as Nav2 for navigation and MoveIt 2 for manipulation, which are crucial for developing advanced systems. You'll also dive into aerial robotics with ROS 2 and learn how to build real-world robots using Micro-ROS. The concluding chapters cover advanced topics like CI/CD workflows, interfacing ROS 2 with large language model (LLM) agents for intelligent planning, and applying deep reinforcement learning for autonomy.By the end of this book, you'll have a strong foundation in ROS 2, along with the skills needed to build sophisticated, real-world robotic applications.What you will learnExplore ROS 2 architecture, DDS, and communication interfaces in depthSimulate various robots using Gazebo and ROS 2Master Nav2 and MoveIt 2 in ROS 2Explore ros2control and PerceptionBuild and program a real mobile robot from scratch using Raspberry Pi board and ROS 2Build LLM-based AI agents in ROS 2Implement reinforcement learning applications in ROS 2, NVIDIA Isaac Lab, and Isaac SimWho this book is forIf you are a robotics enthusiast, researcher, or software professional looking to advance your skills in ROS 2, this book is for you. ROS developers who wish to explore the advanced features of ROS 2 will also find this book helpful. Basic knowledge of ROS, GNU/Linux, and C++, as well as Python programming concepts is necessary to get started with this book.
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Learning Robotics Using Python
About This BookDesign, simulate, build and program an interactive autonomous mobile robotProgram Robot Operating System using PythonGet a grip on the hands-on guide to robotics for learning various robotics concepts and build an advanced robot from scratchWho This Book Is ForIf you are an engineer, a researcher, or a hobbyist, and you are interested in robotics and want to build your own robot, this book is for you. Readers are assumed to be new to robotics but should have experience with Python.
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Mastering ROS for Robotics Programming
Design, build and simulate complex robots using Robot Operating System and master its out-of-the-box functionalitiesAbout This Book• Develop complex robotic applications using ROS for interfacing robot manipulators and mobile robots with the help of high end robotic sensors• Gain insights into autonomous navigation in mobile robot and motion planning in robot manipulators• Discover the best practices and troubleshooting solutions everyone needs when working on ROSWho This Book Is ForIf you are a robotics enthusiast or researcher who wants to learn more about building robot applications using ROS, this book is for you. In order to learn from this book, you should have a basic knowledge of ROS, GNU/Linux, and C++ programming concepts. The book will also be good for programmers who want to explore the advanced features of ROS.What You Will Learn• Create a robot model of a Seven-DOF robotic arm and a differential wheeled mobile robot• Work with motion planning of a Seven-DOF arm using MoveIt!• Implement autonomous navigation in differential drive robots using SLAM and AMCL packages in ROS• Dig deep into the ROS Pluginlib, ROS nodelets, and Gazebo plugins• Interface I/O boards such as Arduino, Robot sensors, and High end actuators with ROS• Simulation and motion planning of ABB and Universal arm using ROS Industrial• Explore the ROS framework using its latest versionIn DetailThe area of robotics is gaining huge momentum among corporate people, researchers, hobbyists, and students. The major challenge in robotics is its controlling software. The Robot Operating System (ROS) is a modular software platform to develop generic robotic applications.This book discusses the advanced concepts in robotics and how to program using ROS. It starts with deep overview of the ROS framework, which will give you a clear idea of how ROS really works. During the course of the book, you will learn how to build models of complex robots, and simulate and interface the robot using the ROS MoveIt motion planning library and ROS navigation stacks.After discussing robot manipulation and navigation in robots, you will get to grips with the interfacing I/O boards, sensors, and actuators of ROS. One of the essential ingredients of robots are vision sensors, and an entire chapter is dedicated to the vision sensor, its interfacing in ROS, and its programming.You will discuss the hardware interfacing and simulation of complex robot to ROS and ROS Industrial (Package used for interfacing industrial robots).Finally, you will get to know the best practices to follow when programming using ROS.Style and approachThis is a simplified guide to help you learn and master advanced topics in ROS using hands-on examples.
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Learning Robotics using Python
Design, simulate, and program interactive robots Key Features Design, simulate, build, and program an interactive autonomous mobile robot Leverage the power of ROS, Gazebo, and Python to enhance your robotic skills A hands-on guide to creating an autonomous mobile robot with the help of ROS and PythonBook DescriptionRobot Operating System (ROS) is one of the most popular robotics software frameworks in research and industry. It has various features for implement different capabilities in a robot without implementing them from scratch.This book starts by showing you the fundamentals of ROS so you understand the basics of differential robots. Then, you'll learn about robot modeling and how to design and simulate it using ROS. Moving on, we'll design robot hardware and interfacing actuators. Then, you'll learn to configure and program depth sensors and LIDARs using ROS. Finally, you'll create a GUI for your robot using the Qt framework. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a clear idea of how to integrate and assemble everything into a robot and how to bundle the software package.What you will learn Design a differential robot from scratch Model a differential robot using ROS and URDF Simulate a differential robot using ROS and Gazebo Design robot hardware electronics Interface robot actuators with embedded boards Explore the interfacing of different 3D depth cameras in ROS Implement autonomous navigation in ChefBot Create a GUI for robot controlWho this book is forThis book is for those who are conducting research in mobile robotics and autonomous navigation. As well as the robotics research domain, this book is also for the robot hobbyist community. You’re expected to have a basic understanding of Linux commands and Python.
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Mastering ROS for Robotics Programming
Design, build, and simulate complex robots using the Robot Operating SystemKey FeaturesBecome proficient in ROS programming using C++ with this comprehensive guideBuild complex robot applications using the ROS Noetic Ninjemys release to interface robot manipulators with mobile robotsLearn to interact with aerial robots using ROSBook DescriptionThe Robot Operating System (ROS) is a software framework used for programming complex robots. ROS enables you to develop software for building complex robots without writing code from scratch, saving valuable development time. Mastering ROS for Robotics Programming provides complete coverage of the advanced concepts using easy-to-understand, practical examples and step-by-step explanations of essential concepts that you can apply to your ROS robotics projects. The book begins by helping you get to grips with the basic concepts necessary for programming robots with ROS. You'll then discover how to develop a robot simulation, as well as an actual robot, and understand how to apply high-level capabilities such as navigation and manipulation from scratch. As you advance, you'll learn how to create ROS controllers and plugins and explore ROS's industrial applications and how it interacts with aerial robots. Finally, you'll discover best practices and methods for working with ROS efficiently. By the end of this ROS book, you'll have learned how to create various applications in ROS and build your first ROS robot.What you will learnCreate a robot model with a 7-DOF robotic arm and a differential wheeled mobile robotWork with Gazebo, CoppeliaSim, and Webots robotic simulatorsImplement autonomous navigation in differential drive robots using SLAM and AMCL packagesInteract with and simulate aerial robots using ROSExplore ROS pluginlib, ROS nodelets, and Gazebo pluginsInterface I/O boards such as Arduino, robot sensors, and high-end actuatorsSimulate and perform motion planning for an ABB robot and a universal arm using ROS-IndustrialWork with the motion planning features of a 7-DOF arm using MoveItWho this book is forIf you are a robotics graduate, robotics researcher, or robotics software professional looking to work with ROS, this book is for you. Programmers who want to explore the advanced features of ROS will also find this book useful. Basic knowledge of ROS, GNU/Linux, and C++ programming concepts is necessary to get started with this book.
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