ROS NODES: THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF ROBOTICS SYSTEMS: How ROS nodes interact and communicate in a robotic system - Softcover

Sloane, Renata

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798316294800

Publisher: Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Unlock the power of modular robotics with ROS Nodes: The Building Blocks of Robotics Systems. This detailed guide introduces you to the fundamental concept of ROS nodes, the essential building blocks of any robotic system. Learn how these nodes interact and communicate, enabling robots to perform complex tasks efficiently and effectively.

In this book, you’ll explore:

• What Are ROS Nodes?: Understand the foundational concept of ROS nodes, and why they are crucial in designing scalable, modular, and flexible robotic systems.

• How ROS Nodes Communicate: Dive into the methods of communication between nodes, including topics, services, actions, and messages. Learn how data is passed between nodes to ensure seamless interaction.

• Creating and Managing Nodes: Learn how to create, configure, and manage ROS nodes using practical examples and step-by-step instructions.

• ROS Master and Node Relationship: Understand the role of the ROS Master and how it facilitates communication and coordination between nodes in a ROS-based system.

• Debugging and Optimizing Nodes: Techniques for troubleshooting and optimizing nodes to ensure smooth performance in real-world applications.

• Best Practices for ROS Node Design: Discover best practices for designing robust and efficient ROS nodes, ensuring scalability, reusability, and maintainability in your robotics projects.

By the end of this book, you’ll have a clear understanding of how ROS nodes form the backbone of robotic systems, how they interact with one another, and how you can design and manage them effectively to build powerful and scalable robots.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2025
• ISBN 13: 9798316294800
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 232