ROS on Fedora IoT - Containerized Deployment for Robotics

Explore the integration of ROS (Robot Operating System) with Fedora IoT in this 20-minute conference talk from DevConf.CZ 2024. Delve into the challenges of ROS deployment and maintainability, and discover a streamlined approach using bootable containers on Fedora IoT. Learn about the wide-ranging applications of robots in edge computing, from firefighting to manufacturing. Gain insights into overcoming ROS adoption barriers and expanding its availability beyond limited distributions. Understand the key takeaways, including access to a base Fedora IoT image with ROS, deployment scripts for building deployable images, and the ease of layering additional packages using a containerized approach. Discover how to simplify the image building process and implement reliable upgrade and rollback mechanisms. This talk by Sayan Paul offers valuable knowledge for robotics developers and IoT enthusiasts looking to leverage ROS on Fedora IoT platforms.