Hands-On ROS for Robotics Programming

Dive into the fascinating world of robotics programming with 'Hands-On ROS for Robotics Programming.' This comprehensive guide walks you through utilizing Robot Operating System (ROS) to simulate, program, and control mobile robots. Through practical projects and examples, you'll master linking simulations to real-world robot behaviors and incorporating AI capabilities.

What this Book will help me do

• Understand and implement essential ROS concepts to simulate and control robots both in virtual and real-world settings.
• Learn step-by-step how to assemble, program, and test the GoPiGo3 robot with sensory feedback and autonomy features.
• Explore advanced topics like SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) and navigation for autonomous robot movement.
• Integrate machine learning and reinforcement learning techniques to enable robots to adapt and learn new tasks.
• Create intelligent robotics applications with a concrete focus on problem-solving and environmental interaction.

Author(s)

Bernardo Ronquillo Japón brings years of hands-on experience in robotics programming and technical teaching. With a focus on ROS, his approachable and practical writing style aims to empower learners to confidently implement robotics solutions. His expertise ensures readers benefit from real-world insights and industry-relevant methodologies.

Who is it for?

This book is perfect for software engineers and hobbyists keen on creating intelligent robots using the ROS framework. Prior knowledge of programming in Python or C and basic familiarity with robotics hardware like Raspberry Pi is assumed. It's targeted towards those who aim to advance their robotics programming skills and learn to build autonomous, AI-capable robots. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts alike, it provides clear and actionable guidance for varied skill levels.