Summary
This chapter introduced the TurtleBot robot and described how to load the necessary software for TurtleBot. The Gazebo simulator was used to show the capability of ROS to control TurtleBot.
To control a real TurtleBot and allow it to roam autonomously, it is desirable to set up a wireless communication between a remote computer and the TurtleBot's netbook. The explanation given in this chapter will allow you to set up the network and remotely control TurtleBot.
The various methods to control TurtleBot were presented. Teleoperation from the remote computer is one of the common methods used to control the robot's motion. A Python script was shown, which, when executed, will make the TurtleBot move in a straight line. This chapter also covered ...
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