Hands-On Robotics: Building Autonomous Systems with Arduino and ROS Design, program, and control intelligent robots

Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of robotics with Hands-On Robotics: Building Autonomous Systems with Arduino and ROS. This practical guide provides a comprehensive, hands-on approach to designing, programming, and controlling intelligent robots using two of the most powerful tools in robotics: Arduino and the Robot Operating System (ROS). Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, this book offers the knowledge and projects you need to create autonomous robots from scratch.

Starting with the fundamentals of robotics, you'll explore the core concepts such as sensors, actuators, motor control, and feedback systems. You'll learn how to work with Arduino, one of the most popular platforms for hobbyists and engineers, to build and control the hardware for your robot. As you progress, the book introduces you to ROS, an open-source framework that makes complex robotics tasks easier to implement and manage, including path planning, motion control, and multi-robot coordination.

With clear, step-by-step instructions, the book guides you through exciting projects such as building autonomous robots capable of navigating and interacting with their environment, recognizing objects, and responding to stimuli. From sensor integration and vision systems to advanced robotic behaviors and AI, you’ll learn how to bring your robots to life.

Updated for 2025, Hands-On Robotics also includes the latest tools, libraries, and techniques in Arduino and ROS to ensure you're working with the most up-to-date practices in the robotics field. Whether you're looking to create a robot for personal projects, research, or industry applications, this book gives you the skills and confidence to succeed.