DAT160 ROS Syllabus

The objectives of the ROS teaching for DAT160 are that students get experience with programming robots with ROS, and a platform for applying robot intelligence related algorithms (path finding, AR tag reading, navigation, SLAM etc.).

It is a mobile-robot centered collection that enables students to get to know the ROS environment, control multiple robots in the same simulation environment, and be competent in effective problem solving in a semester project (competition).

Get ready for ROS:

• We recommend using the all-in-one virtual machine installation: Install VM

• We recommend you to get familiar with Linux terminal and basic commands

Generic ROS content and labs:

• What is ROS? Why do we need it? Important commands: ROS Introduction

• Lab 4: Getting Started with Turtlebots - Turtlebot simulations

• File system in ROS and where to locate ROS packages: File System in ROS

• Hands-on activities in ROS: Creating Your First ROS Package

• Simulation and Visualization Robots in ROS: Simulation and Visualization Robots in ROS

• Lab 5: Apply on Real Turtlebot - Turtlebot in real world

• ROS Communication Patterns

Project-specific ROS content:

• [Assignment] Simple Navigation on a Turtlebot Robot

• AR tags

• See Canvas for further information on the semester projects