Articulated Robotics Courses

Chasing a Tennis Ball with ROS

Learn to use ROS and OpenCV for ball detection and tracking, enabling a robot to follow a tennis ball in both simulated and real-world environments.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Making Robot Navigation Easy with Nav2 and ROS

Learn to implement robot navigation using Nav2 and ROS, covering setup, simulation in Gazebo, real-world application, AMCL integration, and practical tips for efficient implementation.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Easy SLAM with ROS Using Slam Toolbox

Learn to implement SLAM for mobile robots using ROS and slam_toolbox. Covers setup, mapping, localization, and practical application on real robots. Ideal for beginners in robotics and autonomous navigation.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Control Your ROS Robot From Your Phone

Learn advanced ROS robot control techniques, including web servers, Foxglove Studio, RViz Teleop, and stamped twists. Explore simulation improvements and alternative teleop tools for enhanced mobile robotics.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Easy Wireless Control for Your Homemade Robot

Learn to control homemade robots wirelessly using game controllers. Explore Linux and ROS integration, joystick-to-command conversion, and real-time feedback visualization in RViz.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Using ROS2_Control to Drive Our Robot

Practical guide to implementing ros2_control for real robot control, covering hardware interfaces, configuration, launch files, testing, and troubleshooting odometry and simulation issues.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Solving the Problem Every Robot Has - With ROS2_Control

Overview of ros2_control implementation in Gazebo simulation, covering hardware interfaces, controllers, and practical setup for robotic systems.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Get Your Robot to See in 3D - Depth Cameras in ROS

Learn to integrate depth cameras with ROS for 3D vision in robotics. Covers simulation in Gazebo, real camera setup (OAK-D Lite), and point cloud visualization for enhanced robot perception.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Use Cameras in ROS - Sim Camera and Pi Camera

Comprehensive guide on integrating cameras in ROS, covering theory, simulation, image viewing, compression, and real camera connections for robotics applications.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Do We Add LIDAR to a ROS Robot?

Learn to integrate LIDAR into ROS robots, covering URDF modifications, Gazebo simulation, and real hardware integration. Gain practical insights for enhancing robot perception capabilities.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Ultimate Guide to Using Motors in Robotics - Including ROS, Raspberry Pi

Comprehensive guide on integrating motors in robotics, covering hardware connections, control methods, and ROS implementation using Raspberry Pi. Includes practical demonstrations and code examples.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Driving Your Virtual Robot

Learn to simulate and control a virtual robot in Gazebo, covering spawning, launch files, control plugins, teleop, friction adjustment, RViz visualization, and obstacle course creation.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Creating a Rough 3D Model of Our Robot with URDF

Learn to create a rough 3D model of a differential drive robot using URDF. Covers base link, chassis, wheels, collision geometry, and inertia for simulation preparation.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Simulating Robots with Gazebo and ROS - Getting Ready to Build Robots with ROS

Learn to simulate robots using Gazebo and ROS, covering installation, robot spawning, joint control, virtual world creation, and sensor integration. Gain practical skills for advanced robotics development.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Do We Describe a Robot? With URDF! - Getting Ready to Build Robots with ROS

Learn to describe robots using URDF (Unified Robot Description Format) in ROS. Covers links, joints, syntax, xacro for simplification, and a practical example.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video