Fernandez, Enrique

Learning ROS for robotics programming : your one-stop guide to the Robot Operating Systems Enrique Fernandez, Luis Sanchez Crespo, Anil Mahtani, Aaron Martinez Romero - 2nd ed. - Birmingham : Packt Publishing, c2015. - xiv, 423 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Starting at an introductory level, this book is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of robotics, covering sensor integration, modeling, simulation, computer vision, navigation algorithms, and more. You will then go on to explore concepts such as topics, messages, and nodes. Next, you will learn how to make your robot see with HD cameras, or navigate obstacles with range sensors. What's new in this updated edition? First and foremost, we are going to work with ROS Hydro this time around. You will learn how to create, visualize, and process point cloud information from different sensors. This edition will also show you how to control and plan the motion of robotic arms with multiple joints using MoveIt!

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Robotics programming
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