Practical Rapid Prototyping for Robotics with ROS 2 & Docker Training Course
Practical Rapid Prototyping for Robotics with ROS 2 & Docker is a hands-on course designed to help developers build, test, and deploy robotic applications efficiently. Participants will learn how to containerize robotics environments, integrate ROS 2 packages, and prototype modular robotic systems using Docker for reproducibility and scalability. The course emphasizes agility, version control, and collaboration practices suitable for early-stage development and innovation teams.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level participants who wish to accelerate robotics development workflows using ROS 2 and Docker.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Set up a ROS 2 development environment within Docker containers.
- Develop and test robotic prototypes in modular, reproducible setups.
- Use simulation tools to validate system behavior before hardware deployment.
- Collaborate effectively using containerized robotics projects.
- Apply continuous integration and deployment concepts in robotics pipelines.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lectures and demonstrations.
- Hands-on exercises with ROS 2 and Docker environments.
- Mini-projects focused on real-world robotic applications.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Rapid Prototyping for Robotics
- Principles of rapid prototyping and iterative design
- Overview of the ROS 2 ecosystem
- How Docker enables agility and reproducibility in robotics
Setting Up the Development Environment
- Installing ROS 2 and Docker on local or cloud systems
- Configuring Docker containers for robotics development
- Using VS Code and extensions for efficient workflows
ROS 2 Essentials for Prototyping
- ROS 2 packages, nodes, topics, and services
- Creating and building ROS 2 workspaces
- Simulating robots in Gazebo
Docker for Robotics Development
- Containerization fundamentals for ROS applications
- Building custom Docker images for robotics projects
- Managing dependencies and configurations across systems
Integrating and Testing Robotic Prototypes
- Connecting multiple ROS 2 nodes within Docker networks
- Testing perception and control modules in simulation
- Debugging and optimizing containerized applications
Collaborative and Scalable Robotics Development
- Version control and sharing ROS-Docker projects
- Continuous integration pipelines for robotics
- Deploying and scaling prototypes across multiple devices
Hands-on Project: Containerized ROS 2 Prototype
- Designing and implementing a robot simulation pipeline
- Containerizing the full workflow with ROS 2 and Gazebo
- Testing and deploying the working prototype
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of Python programming
- Familiarity with Linux command-line tools
- Understanding of fundamental robotics concepts (sensors, actuators, control)
Audience
- Developers and robotics enthusiasts building prototypes quickly
- Startup engineers designing proof-of-concept robotic applications
- Makers and hobbyists exploring ROS 2 with modern deployment tools
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Supply of the materials (virtual machine) to get straight into the excersises, and the explanation of the Ros2 core. Why things work a certain way.
Arjan Bakema
Course - Autonomous Navigation & SLAM with ROS 2
its knowledge and utilization of AI for Robotics in the Future.
Ryle - PHILIPPINE MILITARY ACADEMY
Course - Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Robotics
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