Autonomous Navigation & SLAM with ROS 2 Training Course
ROS 2 (Robot Operating System 2) is an open-source framework created to support the development of complex and scalable robotic applications.
This instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, is designed for intermediate-level robotics engineers and developers who want to implement autonomous navigation and SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) using ROS 2.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Set up and configure ROS 2 for autonomous navigation applications.
- Implement SLAM algorithms for mapping and localization.
- Integrate sensors such as LiDAR and cameras with ROS 2.
- Simulate and test autonomous navigation in Gazebo.
- Deploy navigation stacks on physical robots.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Hands-on practice using ROS 2 tools and simulation environments.
- Live-lab implementation and testing on virtual or physical robots.
Course Customization Options
- To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to ROS 2 and Autonomous Navigation
- Overview of ROS 2 architecture and capabilities
- Understanding navigation systems in robotics
- Setting up the ROS 2 environment
Working with Sensors and Data Acquisition
- Integrating LiDAR and camera sensors
- Collecting and processing sensor data
- Visualizing sensor outputs using Rviz
Mapping and Localization Fundamentals
- Principles of SLAM
- Implementing 2D and 3D mapping
- Localization using AMCL and other techniques
Path Planning and Obstacle Avoidance
- Exploring path planning algorithms
- Dynamic obstacle detection and avoidance
- Testing navigation in simulated environments
Using Gazebo for Simulation
- Setting up Gazebo simulations with ROS 2
- Testing robot models and navigation stacks
- Analyzing performance in virtual environments
Deploying SLAM and Navigation on Real Robots
- Connecting ROS 2 to physical hardware
- Calibrating sensors and actuators
- Running real-time navigation experiments
Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization
- Debugging navigation issues in ROS 2
- Optimizing SLAM algorithms for efficiency
- Fine-tuning navigation parameters
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of robotics principles
- Experience with Linux-based systems
- Basic knowledge of programming in Python or C++
Audience
- Robotics engineers
- Automation developers
- Research and development professionals in autonomous systems
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