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Robotics (ROS 2)

Program intelligent robots. Master the Robot Operating System (ROS 2), nodes, topics, and simulation in Gazebo.

ROS 2 is the standard middleware for robotics. This course teaches you to build modular robot software. You will learn the Nodes and Topics architecture to let robot parts communicate. Master creating URDF models to visualize robots and simulate them in Gazebo. We cover navigation stacks (SLAM) for mapping and pathfinding, and controlling physical hardware. Prepare to program everything from robotic arms to autonomous drones.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    ROS 2 Basics
    Nodes, Topics, Services, and Actions architecture.
  • 2
    Simulation
    Spawning robots in Gazebo physics worlds.
  • 3
    URDF Modeling
    Defining robot joints, links, and visuals.
  • 4
    Navigation (Nav2)
    Mapping environments and autonomous pathfinding.
  • 5
    Perception
    Processing Lidar and Camera data streams.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$120k - $170k

Career Paths

Robotics Software Eng $120k-$175k
Autonomous Systems Eng $130k-$180k
Drone Developer $115k-$160k

What You Will Learn

Architect robot software using ROS 2 Nodes and Topics
Simulate physics and environments using Gazebo
Implement SLAM for autonomous mapping and navigation
Model robot kinematics using URDF and TF
Control robot actuators via software messages

Skills You Will Gain

ROS 2 Python / C++ Linux Robotics Theory Simulation

Who Is This For

Robotics Engs
Mechatronics Majors
AI Devs

Prerequisites

Python or C++
Linux CLI

Robotics (ROS 2) FAQs

Robot needed?

No, we use advanced 3D simulation (Gazebo).

Math?

Linear algebra helps for kinematics/TF.

OS?

ROS 2 runs best on Ubuntu Linux.

Language?

We focus on Python, but C++ is also used.

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Tech Stack & Tools

ROS 2 (Humble)
Gazebo
Rviz
Ubuntu Linux

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