Robotics and ROS 2 - Learn by Doing! Manipulators

🚀 Course Title: Robotics and ROS 2 - Learn by Doing! Manipulators

🤖 Course Headline: Build and Control with your voice a Real Robot with ROS2

🎉 Course Description:

Would you like to dive into the world of robotics and master ROS 2, the cutting-edge framework for robust and scalable robot applications? If your answer is a resounding "Yes!", then this course is tailored just for you. Inspired by the wisdom of Dale Carnegie who said, "Learning is an Active Process. We learn by doing, only knowledge that is used sticks in your mind.", this course follows a hands-on approach where you will not just learn but also apply what you've learned in real-time.

In this comprehensive course, you'll be taken through the core functionalities of ROS 2, from theoretical concepts to practical applications. Each section is meticulously structured into three parts:

1. Theoretical Explanation: Dive deep into understanding the concept and functionality within ROS 2.
2. Practical Example: Implement what you've learned in a simple example, reinforcing your understanding of the concept.
3. Real Robot Application: Transition from the theoretical to the practical by applying the functionalities to a real robot!

But that's not all! We're saving one of the most thrilling parts for last - the Experiment, where you'll develop and test your ideas on the robot, whether it's real or simulated on your PC. 👨‍💻✨

As we progress through each section, you'll tackle new concepts and add innovative functionalities to our robot:

1. Introduction to the Course: Laying the groundwork with an overview of what's to come.
2. Setup the Environment: Install Ubuntu and ROS Noetic to set up your development environment.
3. Getting Started with ROS: Understand why ROS is a game-changer in robotics and create your first ROS node using Publisher/Subscriber.
4. Digital Twin: Use a simulator (like URDF, Gazebo) to develop and test your robot's functionalities without the need for physical hardware.
5. Control Systems: Learn to create a control system that will govern the actuators of our robot using Timer, Services, and ros2_control packages.
6. Kinematics with MoveIt! 2: Master trajectory planning by utilizing Transformations (TF2) and MoveIt! 2 for smooth and efficient robot movements.
7. Complex Applications: Explore the world of ROS Actions to create more intricate applications and functionalities.
8. Voice Control with Alexa: Integrate voice control functionality using Amazon's Alexa Voice Assistant.
9. Build the Robot: Assemble the physical robot, transferring all your hard-earned knowledge from the simulator to real-world application.
10. Arduino & Serial Communication: Utilize the Arduino IDE and Serial Communication to add more sensors and actuators to our robot.
11. Conclusion and Summary: Wrap up what you've learned, ready to tackle the world of robotics with a solid foundation in ROS 2.

To make your learning journey even smoother, all code lessons are available in both C++ and Python. My suggestion? Embrace both programming languages to enrich your skills and fully prepare for the demands of a Robotics Software Developer role. 🚀🧠

Join us on this exciting journey into robotics, where you'll not only learn but also create with ROS 2! Sign up now and start building your future in robotics! 🤗💡