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Module 1: ROS 2 Fundamentals

Learn to build and control robots with ROS 2

Module Overview​

Module 1 teaches you the complete pipeline for robotics development:

  1. Chapter 1: ROS 2 Basics - Understand how ROS 2 works (nodes, topics, services)
  2. Chapter 2: URDF Robot Description - Describe robot structure and physics
  3. Chapter 3: Python Integration - Control robots using Python code

Chapters​

Chapter 1: ROS 2 Basics​

  • Focus: ROS 2 fundamentals
  • Topics: Nodes, topics, services
  • Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Level: Beginner

Start Chapter 1

Chapter 2: URDF Robot Description​

  • Focus: Robot structure and simulation
  • Topics: Links, joints, physics, visualization
  • Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Level: Beginner/Intermediate
  • Requires: Chapter 1

Start Chapter 2

Chapter 3: Python Integration​

  • Focus: Robot control programming
  • Topics: rclpy, publishers, parameters, actions
  • Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Level: Beginner/Intermediate
  • Requires: Chapters 1-2

Start Chapter 3

Learning Outcomes​

After Module 1, you will be able to:

✅ Understand ROS 2 architecture ✅ Use ROS 2 command-line tools ✅ Write Python nodes ✅ Create and visualize robots using URDF ✅ Control robots with Python code

Total Time​

3-4 hours of study to complete all three chapters and exercises

Module Status: Complete ✅ Last Updated: 2025-11-30