Module 1
Introduction to ROS
Overview of ROS: What it is and why it's essential for robotics.
Understanding ROS architecture: Nodes, topics, and messages.
Setting up ROS (installation and workspace creation).
Module 2
ROS Communication Basics
Working with ROS nodes: Creating and running nodes.
Using topics, publishers, and subscribers for communication.
Debugging tools: rosnode, rostopic, and rqt.
Module 3
Simulation and Visualization
Introduction to Gazebo for simulating robotic environments.
Using RViz for visualizing robot states and data.
Setting up and simulating a basic robot in Gazebo.
Module 4
Robot Control and Sensors
Interfacing with hardware using ROS (e.g., motor control, sensor integration).
Writing and testing ROS services and actions.
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Working with sensor data: LIDAR, IMU, and cameras.
Module 5
Advanced ROS Concepts
Understanding ROS packages, parameters, and launch files.
Navigating and SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) with ROS.
Integrating AI: Using ROS with computer vision and machine learning.
Module 6
Case Studies and Real-World Applications
Building a mobile robot: From design to control using ROS.
Implementing robotic arms and manipulators in ROS.
Final project: Deploying a complete robotic system.