Course Outline
Introduction to Agile Prototyping in Robotics
- Core principles of rapid prototyping and iterative design
- Overview of the ROS 2 ecosystem
- The role of Docker in enhancing agility and reproducibility in robotics
Configuring the Development Environment
- Installing ROS 2 and Docker on local or cloud-based systems
- Setting up Docker containers specifically for robotics development
- Utilising VS Code and relevant extensions to optimise workflows
ROS 2 Fundamentals for Prototyping
- Understanding ROS 2 packages, nodes, topics, and services
- Creating and managing ROS 2 workspaces
- Simulating robots using Gazebo
Applying Docker to Robotics Development
- Basics of containerisation for ROS applications
- Creating custom Docker images tailored to robotics projects
- Managing dependencies and configurations across different systems
Integration and Testing of Robotic Prototypes
- Connecting multiple ROS 2 nodes within Docker networks
- Testing perception and control modules in a simulated environment
- Debugging and optimising containerised applications
Collaborative and Scalable Robotics Development
- Implementing version control for sharing ROS-Docker projects
- Establishing continuous integration pipelines for robotics
- Deploying and scaling prototypes across multiple devices
Practical Project: Containerised ROS 2 Prototype
- Designing and implementing a robot simulation pipeline
- Containerising the entire workflow using ROS 2 and Gazebo
- Testing and deploying a functional prototype
Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- Foundational proficiency in Python programming
- Comfort with Linux command-line utilities
- Comprehension of core robotics concepts, including sensors, actuators, and control systems
Target Audience
- Developers and robotics enthusiasts aiming to accelerate prototype creation
- Startup engineers developing proof-of-concept robotic solutions
- Makers and hobbyists looking to explore ROS 2 with contemporary deployment tools
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- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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Testimonials (2)
Supply of the materials (virtual machine) to get straight into the excersises, and the explanation of the Ros2 core. Why things work a certain way.
Arjan Bakema
Course - Autonomous Navigation & SLAM with ROS 2
its knowledge and utilization of AI for Robotics in the Future.
