Building Smarter Robots with Behavior Trees in ROS 2
Discover how Behavior Trees can help you structure intelligent robot behaviors in ROS 2 using modular logic, clear control flow, and intuitive tools like Groot. 🤖 Why Behavior Matters in Robotics Robots that operate in the real world face much more than just navigation tasks. They need to handle dynamic environments, unpredictable humans, and ambiguous […]
How to Develop a Custom Alexa Skill to Control Your ROS 2 Robot
👉 How to Develop a Custom Alexa Skill to Control Your ROS 2 Robot In this step-by-step lab, you’ll learn how to create a custom Alexa Skill from scratch that can send commands to your ROS 2 robot. We’ll use the Alexa Developer Console to define intents and invocation phrases, and configure the skill to […]
How to Build and Test a ROS 2 Service Client in Python
In the previous tutorial, we built a simple ROS 2 service server that takes two integers and returns their sum. Now it’s time to create a Python client node that uses this service and communicates with the server to request the calculation. 🤔 What’s a ROS 2 Service Client? A service client is a node […]
How to Build and Test a ROS 2 Service Server in C++
In robotics, especially with ROS 2, it’s common for different nodes to interact and collaborate to accomplish tasks. So far, we’ve used the publisher/subscriber model to communicate between them — which works well for data streaming. But what if you just need to trigger a specific operation and get a result back? That’s where Services […]
How to Build and Test a ROS 2 Service Server in Python
In robotics, especially with ROS 2, it’s common for different nodes to interact and collaborate to accomplish tasks. So far, we’ve used the publisher/subscriber model to communicate between them — which works well for data streaming. But what if you just need to trigger a specific operation and get a result back? That’s where Services […]
Install Ubuntu 22.04 on a Virtual Machine with VirtualBox
If you’re new to Linux or want to explore Ubuntu without modifying your main operating system, a Virtual Machine (VM) is the perfect solution. This guide will walk you through installing Ubuntu 22.04 inside Oracle VM VirtualBox. You’ll learn how to set it up safely, efficiently, and without needing to dual-boot your system. Whether you’re […]
How to control a DC Motor using Arduino and PID Algorithm
Controlling the speed and direction of a DC motor precisely is essential for many robotics and automation projects. In this tutorial, we will learn how to use a PID controller to regulate the velocity of two DC motors connected through an L298N driver, with feedback from wheel encoders. Why use a PID controller for motor […]
Navigazione waypoint ROS2 con ripianificazione dinamica tramite Nav2
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to implement waypoint-based navigation in ROS2 using the Nav2 stack, enhanced with dynamic replanning capabilities. This setup enables your robot to follow a sequence of predefined goals and recalculate the path if unexpected obstacles appear. It’s ideal for autonomous patrol or area coverage in indoor environments. 📝 Requirements – […]
Advanced SLAM in ROS2: Mapping with Cartographer
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use Google’s Cartographer with ROS2 to perform advanced 2D SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). Cartographer is a real-time SLAM algorithm that provides loop closure and accurate map construction in dynamic environments. We’ll use a simulated TurtleBot3, but the steps are adaptable to real robots. 📝 Requirements – ROS2 […]
Creating a 2D map with GMapping (ROS)
In this tutorial, you will learn how to build a 2D map of an environment using the GMapping SLAM algorithm in ROS1. This process is fundamental for autonomous navigation as it allows the robot to understand and represent its surroundings. 📝 Requirements – ROS1 installed (e.g., Noetic) – `slam_gmapping` package – Simulated robot with LIDAR sensor (e.g., […]
