Build a Strong Foundation in Robotics Development with
Robot Operating System (ROS)
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Focuses on core ROS architecture, communication mechanisms and basic robotics programming using simulation tools.
Why ROS Matters in Robotics Development
In robotics development, system reliability and scalability depend on how well software components communicate and work together.
ROS provides a structured framework for managing communication between different parts of a robotic system, improving development, testing and integration efficiency.
By using ROS, developers can build modular robotic applications, simulate behaviour safely and manage increasing system complexity with greater clarity and control.
What Participants Will Do Over 3 Days
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Day 1 — ROS Environment and Communication Basics
What participants will do:
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Set up the ROS development environment and workspace
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Understand how ROS nodes communicate using topics, messages, and services
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Run and inspect ROS processes using core command-line tools
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Build simple publisher and subscriber programs to exchange data between nodes
Outcome by end of Day 1:
Participants can create and manage basic ROS nodes and understand how data flows within a ROS system.
Day 2 — ROS Tools, Parameters, and Debugging
What participants will do:
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Work with ROS services and parameters to control system behaviour
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Organise ROS packages and launch files for structured development
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Visualise data flow and node connections using rqt tools
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Inspect and debug robot data and system behaviour using rviz
Outcome by end of Day 2:
Participants can analyse, debug, and manage ROS-based systems using built-in visualisation and diagnostic tools.
Day 3 — Simulation and Action Servers
What participants will do:
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Create robot models using URDF/XACRO
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Run and visualise robot models in simulation environments such as Gazebo
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Understand and implement ROS action servers and clients
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Build a simple action to move a simulated robot to a target position
Outcome by end of Day 3:
Participants complete a functional ROS simulation that demonstrates robot control, communication, and task execution.
This Training Is Suitable For:
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Engineering and technical students
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Robotics and software developers
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Engineers and technical professionals
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Educators and researchers in robotics
