Mastering Robotics

Design, build and simulate complex robots using Robot Operating System and master its out-of-the-box functionalities About This Book Develop complex robotic applications using ROS for interfacing robot manipulators and mobile robots with the help of high end robotic sensors Gain insights into autonomous navigation in mobile robot and motion planning in robot manipulators Discover the best practices and troubleshooting solutions everyone needs when working on ROS Who This Book Is For If you are a robotics enthusiast or researcher who wants to learn more about building robot applications using ROS, this book is for you. In order to learn from this book, you should have a basic knowledge of ROS, GNU/Linux, and C++ programming concepts. The book will also be good for programmers who want to explore the advanced features of ROS. What You Will Learn Create a robot model of a Seven-DOF robotic arm and a differential wheeled mobile robot Work with motion planning of a Seven-DOF arm using MoveIt! Implement autonomous navigation in differential drive robots using SLAM and AMCL packages in ROS Dig deep into the ROS Pluginlib, ROS nodelets, and Gazebo plugins Interface I/O boards such as Arduino, Robot sensors, and High end actuators with ROS Simulation and motion planning of ABB and Universal arm using ROS Industrial Explore the ROS framework using its latest version In Detail The area of robotics is gaining huge momentum among corporate people, researchers, hobbyists, and students. The major challenge in robotics is its controlling software. The Robot Operating System (ROS) is a modular software platform to develop generic robotic applications. This book discusses the advanced concepts in robotics and how to program using ROS. It starts with deep overview of the ROS framework, which will give you a clear idea of how ROS really works. During the course of the book, you will learn how to build models of complex robots, and simulate and interface the robot using the ROS MoveIt motion planning library and ROS navigation stacks. After discussing robot manipulation and navigation in robots, you will get to grips with the interfacing I/O boards, sensors, and actuators of ROS. One of the essential ingredients of robots are vision sensors, and an entire chapter is dedicated to the vision sensor, its interfacing in ROS, and its programming. You will discuss the hardware interfacing and simulation of complex robot to ROS and ROS Industrial (Package used for interfacing industrial robots). Finally, you will get to know the best practices to follow when programming using ROS. Style and approach This is a simplified guide to help you learn and master advanced topics in ROS using hands-on examples.

Unveil the Frontiers of Robotic Innovation and Implementation In the realm of cutting-edge technology, robotics stands as a beacon of innovation with the potential to revolutionize industries and daily life. "Mastering Robotics" is your comprehensive guide to understanding and harnessing the power of robotics—a transformative field that spans science, engineering, and creativity. About the Book: As the boundaries of human achievement expand, robotics emerges as a dynamic field with diverse applications. "Mastering Robotics" offers a deep exploration of robotics technology—a cornerstone of modern automation and innovation. This book caters to both newcomers and experienced enthusiasts seeking to excel in robotics design, development, and deployment. Key Features: Robotics Fundamentals: Begin by understanding the core principles of robotics. Learn how robots function, their components, and how they interact with the world. Robotic Kinematics and Dynamics: Dive into the mechanics of robots. Explore kinematic chains, inverse kinematics, and the principles that govern robotic motion. Sensors and Perception: Grasp the art of integrating sensors into robots. Learn how robots perceive the world through sensors and understand their surroundings. Robot Programming: Explore the intricacies of programming robots. Understand how to write code to control robots' actions, movements, and responses. Robot Vision and Machine Learning: Delve into robotic vision and machine learning. Learn how robots process visual data and adapt their behavior using advanced algorithms. Robot Localization and Mapping: Grasp the significance of localization and mapping in robotics. Understand how robots navigate and build maps of their environments. Robotic Manipulation and Control: Explore techniques for robotic manipulation and control. Learn how robots interact with objects, perform tasks, and maintain stability. Real-World Applications: Gain insights into how robotics is applied across industries. From manufacturing to healthcare, discover the diverse applications of robotic technology. Why This Book Matters: In an era of technological advancement, mastering robotics offers a transformative advantage. "Mastering Robotics" empowers engineers, researchers, and technology enthusiasts to harness the potential of robotics, enabling them to innovate and create solutions that reshape industries and redefine human capabilities. Embark on a Journey of Innovation: In the landscape of cutting-edge technology, robotics holds the promise of reshaping our world. "Mastering Robotics" equips you with the knowledge needed to unlock the potential of robotics, enabling you to design, build, and deploy robotic systems that push the boundaries of human achievement. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to robotics, this book will guide you in building a solid foundation for innovation and exploration. Your journey to mastering robotics starts here. © 2023 Cybellium Ltd. All rights reserved. www.cybellium.com

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Embark on an Enlightening Journey to "Mastering Robot Dynamics" In a world driven by automation and robotics, mastering the intricacies of robot dynamics is pivotal for creating advanced robotic systems that move with precision and intelligence. "Mastering Robot Dynamics" is your ultimate guide to navigating the complex world of robot motion, control, and manipulation. Whether you're an engineer, researcher, robotics enthusiast, or student, this book equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in designing and controlling sophisticated robotic mechanisms. About the Book: "Mastering Robot Dynamics" takes you on a transformative journey through the intricacies of robot motion and control, from foundational concepts to advanced techniques. From kinematics and dynamics to trajectory planning and real-time control, this book covers it all. Each chapter is meticulously designed to provide both a deep understanding of the principles and practical applications in real-world robotic scenarios. Key Features: · Foundational Understanding: Build a solid foundation by comprehending the core principles of robot dynamics, including kinematics, inertia, and motion equations. · Robot Kinematics: Explore forward and inverse kinematics, understanding how robots move and calculating joint configurations. · Robot Dynamics: Dive into the study of forces, torques, and motion equations, learning how robots interact with their environments. · Trajectory Planning: Master the art of planning robot paths and trajectories, considering constraints and optimizing motion sequences. · Sensors and Perception: Gain insights into sensor integration, perception systems, and how robots interact with the world through feedback. · Motion Control: Learn about different types of control strategies, from PID control to advanced techniques like model predictive control. · Collision Avoidance: Understand methods for detecting and avoiding collisions, ensuring safety and reliability in robot operations. · Robot Manipulation: Explore techniques for manipulating objects, including grasp planning, manipulation tasks, and robotic arms. · Challenges and Trends: Discover challenges in robot dynamics, from sensor noise to complex control algorithms, and explore emerging trends shaping the future of robotics. Who This Book Is For: "Mastering Robot Dynamics" is designed for engineers, researchers, robotics enthusiasts, students, and anyone passionate about robotics. Whether you're aiming to enhance your skills or embark on a journey toward becoming a robotics expert, this book provides the insights and tools to navigate the complexities of designing and controlling robotic systems. © 2023 Cybellium Ltd. All rights reserved. www.cybellium.com

Unleash Creativity and Ingenuity in Robotics In the realm of technology and automation, robots have become pivotal in reshaping industries and possibilities. "Mastering Robot Design and Programming" is your definitive guide to understanding and harnessing the potential of robotics, empowering you to create and program intelligent robots that push the boundaries of innovation and redefine the future. About the Book: As robotics technology evolves, the ability to design and program robots becomes increasingly crucial. "Mastering Robot Design and Programming" offers a comprehensive exploration of this dynamic field—an essential toolkit for engineers, enthusiasts, and innovators. This book caters to both newcomers and experienced learners aiming to excel in robot design, customization, and programming. Key Features: Robotics Fundamentals: Begin by understanding the core principles of robotics. Learn about robot components, kinematics, and dynamics that shape robot design. Custom Robot Design: Dive into custom robot design techniques. Explore methods for selecting mechanical parts, designing frames, and ensuring stability and mobility. Programming Basics: Grasp the art of robot programming. Understand how to write and upload code for motion control, sensors, and autonomous behaviors. Sensors and Perception: Explore sensors and perception systems for robots. Learn how to integrate cameras, LiDAR, proximity sensors, and other devices for accurate environment awareness. Autonomous Navigation: Understand the significance of autonomous navigation. Learn how to program robots to navigate through environments, avoid obstacles, and map surroundings. Human-Robot Interaction: Delve into human-robot interaction. Explore techniques for creating interfaces and behaviors that enable robots to collaborate with humans effectively. Robot Applications: Grasp real-world applications of robotics. From manufacturing to healthcare, discover the diverse applications of intelligent robots. Ethics and Safety: Gain insights into robotics ethics and safety considerations. Learn how to design robots that adhere to ethical standards and ensure safe operations. Why This Book Matters: In an age of innovation and automation, mastering robot design and programming offers a competitive edge. "Mastering Robot Design and Programming" empowers engineers, enthusiasts, and technology innovators to leverage robotics technology, enabling them to create intelligent robots that redefine industries and drive progress. Shape the Future of Automation: In the landscape of technology and automation, robots are at the forefront of reshaping industries and possibilities. "Mastering Robot Design and Programming" equips you with the knowledge needed to leverage robotics, enabling you to create and program intelligent machines that redefine innovation and open doors to new horizons. Whether you're a seasoned robotics enthusiast or new to the world of robot design, this book will guide you in building a solid foundation for effective robot customization and programming. Your journey to mastering robot design and programming starts here. © 2023 Cybellium Ltd. All rights reserved. www.cybellium.com

Design, build, and simulate complex robots using the Robot Operating System Key FeaturesBecome proficient in ROS programming using C++ with this comprehensive guideBuild complex robot applications using the ROS Noetic Ninjemys release to interface robot manipulators with mobile robotsLearn to interact with aerial robots using ROSBook Description The Robot Operating System (ROS) is a software framework used for programming complex robots. ROS enables you to develop software for building complex robots without writing code from scratch, saving valuable development time. Mastering ROS for Robotics Programming provides complete coverage of the advanced concepts using easy-to-understand, practical examples and step-by-step explanations of essential concepts that you can apply to your ROS robotics projects. The book begins by helping you get to grips with the basic concepts necessary for programming robots with ROS. You'll then discover how to develop a robot simulation, as well as an actual robot, and understand how to apply high-level capabilities such as navigation and manipulation from scratch. As you advance, you'll learn how to create ROS controllers and plugins and explore ROS's industrial applications and how it interacts with aerial robots. Finally, you'll discover best practices and methods for working with ROS efficiently. By the end of this ROS book, you'll have learned how to create various applications in ROS and build your first ROS robot. What you will learnCreate a robot model with a 7-DOF robotic arm and a differential wheeled mobile robotWork with Gazebo, CoppeliaSim, and Webots robotic simulatorsImplement autonomous navigation in differential drive robots using SLAM and AMCL packagesInteract with and simulate aerial robots using ROSExplore ROS pluginlib, ROS nodelets, and Gazebo pluginsInterface I/O boards such as Arduino, robot sensors, and high-end actuatorsSimulate and perform motion planning for an ABB robot and a universal arm using ROS-IndustrialWork with the motion planning features of a 7-DOF arm using MoveIt Who this book is for If you are a robotics graduate, robotics researcher, or robotics software professional looking to work with ROS, this book is for you. Programmers who want to explore the advanced features of ROS will also find this book useful. Basic knowledge of ROS, GNU/Linux, and C++ programming concepts is necessary to get started with this book.

If you want a simple guide to building complex robots, then this book is for you. You'll need some programming knowledge and experience working with mechanical systems.

Develop an extendable smart robot capable of performing a complex series of actions with Python and Raspberry Pi Key Features Get up to speed with the fundamentals of robotic programming and build intelligent robots Learn how to program a voice agent to control and interact with your robot's behavior Enable your robot to see its environment and avoid barriers using sensors Book Description We live in an age where the most complex or repetitive tasks are automated. Smart robots have the potential to revolutionize how we perform all kinds of tasks with high accuracy and efficiency. With this second edition of Learn Robotics Programming, you'll see how a combination of the Raspberry Pi and Python can be a great starting point for robot programming. The book starts by introducing you to the basic structure of a robot and shows you how to design, build, and program it. As you make your way through the book, you'll add different outputs and sensors, learn robot building skills, and write code to add autonomous behavior using sensors and a camera. You'll also be able to upgrade your robot with Wi-Fi connectivity to control it using a smartphone. Finally, you'll understand how you can apply the skills that you've learned to visualize, lay out, build, and code your future robot building projects. By the end of this book, you'll have built an interesting robot that can perform basic artificial intelligence operations and be well versed in programming robots and creating complex robotics projects using what you've learned. What you will learn Leverage the features of the Raspberry Pi OS Discover how to configure a Raspberry Pi to build an AI-enabled robot Interface motors and sensors with a Raspberry Pi Code your robot to develop engaging and intelligent robot behavior Explore AI behavior such as speech recognition and visual processing Find out how you can control AI robots with a mobile phone over Wi-Fi Understand how to choose the right parts and assemble your robot Who this book is for This second edition of Learn Robotics Programming is for programmers, developers, and robotics enthusiasts who want to develop a fully functional robot and leverage AI to build interactive robots. Basic knowledge of the Python programming language will help you understand the concepts covered in this robot programming book more effectively.