Jonathan Cacace
SKU: 9789348107954
ISBN: 9789348107954
eISBN: 9789348107909
Rights: Worldwide
Author Name: Jonathan Cacace
Publishing Date: 30-Dec-2024
Dimension: 7.5*9.25 Inches
Binding: Paperback
Page Count: 484
Key Features
● Solve basic and complex robotics problems through practical examples.
● Master ROS 2 programming fundamentals with Python for robotics.
● Simulate mobile and industrial robots using modern Gazebo tools.
Book Description
Robot Operating System (ROS) and Python are essential tools for developing advanced robotics applications, offering reliability and scalability for both research and industrial solutions. [Ultimate Robotics Programming with ROS 2 and Python] introduces readers to ROS 2 without requiring prior experience in robotics. It blends theoretical explanations with practical exercises, empowering readers to solve specific robotics problems while understanding the reasoning behind various approaches.
The book covers a broad spectrum of robotics topics, including mobile robots, industrial manipulators, and aerial robots. These systems are simulated using the modern Gazebo simulator and programmed with ROS 2’s out-of-the-box tools and custom solutions using the ROS 2 API. The book also delves into computer vision, generative AI, and machine learning, providing hands-on examples of real-world applications.
With intermediate challenges designed to reinforce learning, this book serves as an all-encompassing guide for anyone looking to master robotics programming with ROS 2 and Python. Step into the future of robotics and gain the expertise to build sophisticated, real-world robotic systems that can tackle the complex challenges of tomorrow.
What you will learn
● Understand the fundamentals of ROS 2 for robotics development.
● Develop robotics applications using Python and ROS 2 programming.
● Master advanced ROS 2 packages for navigation and manipulation.
● Implement behavior trees in ROS 2 with Python for intelligent robots.
● Utilize modern Gazebo for realistic robot simulation with ROS 2.
● Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) with ROS 2 for advanced functionalities.
● Perform computer vision tasks with ROS 2 for intelligent robots.
Who is this book for?
This book is tailored for software developers and engineers looking to dive into robotics programming. It’s perfect for ROS developers seeking to expand their skills and those new to ROS 2, offering in-depth insights into both foundational concepts and advanced techniques in robotics development.
2. Hands-on ROS 2 Programming Using Python
3. Supplementary Tools for ROS 2
4. Robot Visualization and Simulation
5. Writing Tests Using Pytest for ROS 2 Nodes
6. Controlling an Inverted Pendulum with a PID Controller
7. Laser-based Obstacle Avoidance with a Wheeled Mobile Robot
8. ROS 2 Behaviour Trees Using Python
9. Surveillance System Using Behaviour Trees
10. Robot Navigation Using ROS 2 Navigation Stack (Nav2)
11. Robot Arm Control Using MoveIt 2
12. Programming Aerial Robots Using ROS 2
13. Computer Vision Using ROS 2
14. Object Detection Using ROS 2
15. Using Large Language Models with ROS 2
16. Deep Reinforcement Learning Using ROS 2
Index
Jonathan Cacace was born in Naples, Italy, on 13 December 1987. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Computer Science from University of Naples “Federico II”. Later he joined the PhD program of the same institution, earning the title of Philosophiae Doctor in Automation and Computer Engineering in 2016.
During his research career, he had the chance to participate and lead various applied research projects focused on robotics, funded by the European Union. This allowed him to explore several areas of robotics, from robot manipulation to navigation. After completing his PhD, he continued to divide his work between scientific research and applied robotics, participating in more than 50 scientific publications in the flagship robotics conferences and scientific journals. He also collaborated as a private consultant for different startups based in Europe.
From 2019 to 2023, he was an assistant professor at University of Naples, where he taught two courses: Laboratory of Robotics and Mobile Robotics. During these years, he mentored many undergraduate students in the field of Robotics and Computer Engineering. He has been an invited speaker of an international robotics workshop held at one of the Europe's most prestigious research centers and universities.
Currently, Jonathan works as a senior researcher in the field of Cognitive Robotics and Human-Robot Interaction at Eurecat - Centre Tecnològic de Catalunya in Barcelona.
When not working on robotics projects, he loves to travel, enjoy life and friendship. He loves cooking Italian food.
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ABOUT TECHNICAL REVIEWER
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Viviana Morlando obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Automation Engineering from the University of Naples Federico II, graduating magna cum laude in 2017 and 2019, respectively. In 2023, she completed her PhD in Information Technology and Electrical Engineering.
Her research has focused on optimal control strategies for complex robotic systems, particularly legged robots and cable-driven mechanisms operating in field environments like farms and factories. She has authored several papers in leading journals, presented at robotics conferences, and conducted visiting research at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa and ETH Zurich.
Currently, Viviana works at PAL Robotics in Barcelona, where she specializes in developing control algorithms for mobile manipulators, utilizing the ROS2 operating system.