Localization, Mapping & SLAM Using Gmapping Package - ROS Tutorials for Beginners
Mecharithm - Robotics and Mechatronics via YouTube
Overview
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Explore localization, mapping, and SLAM in robotics through this comprehensive tutorial. Learn the fundamentals of these crucial concepts and their applications in robotics. Launch the Turtlebot3 gmapping package in Gazebo and create a global map using the robot's LIDAR, combining localization and mapping techniques. Gain hands-on experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) and Gazebo simulation environment while understanding the intricacies of robot navigation and environment perception. Follow along with practical demonstrations and troubleshooting tips to enhance your skills in implementing SLAM algorithms for autonomous robot navigation.
Syllabus
​​ Introduction
​​ Quick recap of the previous lesson
Agenda of the current lesson
​ What are localization, mapping, and SLAM?
​ Launching the Turtlebot3 gmapping package in Gazebo and drawing a global map using the robot's LIDAR localization + mapping
​​ Summary of the lesson
Taught by
Mecharithm - Robotics and Mechatronics