December 2015
Intermediate to advanced
480 pages
10h 19m
English
Overview
In 'Mastering ROS for Robotics Programming', you'll explore how to use the Robot Operating System (ROS) to design, build, and simulate complex robotic systems. This book starts with the foundations of ROS and progresses into advanced topics like motion planning, autonomous navigation, and hardware interfacing.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand the framework and modular architecture of ROS and how to build robotic system models.
- Learn to develop autonomous navigation systems for mobile robots using SLAM and AMCL approaches implemented in ROS.
- Master motion planning techniques for robotic manipulators with MoveIt! integration.
- Gain knowledge on interfacing sensors, I/O boards, and high-end actuators to enhance robotic functionality.
- Discover best practices and troubleshooting approaches for robust ROS programming.
Author(s)
Lentin Joseph is a robotics expert with years of practical experience developing robots utilizing the Robot Operating System (ROS). He is passionate about facilitating others in understanding and effectively leveraging ROS to create advanced robotics applications. Lentin's approach blends theory and practice, providing actionable insights and guidelines.
Who is it for?
This book is suited for robotics enthusiasts, engineers, and researchers with an interest in using ROS to build sophisticated robotic systems. It is aimed at readers with a foundational knowledge of programming (preferably in C), GNU/Linux, and basic ROS familiarity. The content targets those looking to deepen their expertise in ROS and solve complex robotics challenges.
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