Intermediate ROS2: Simplify URDF with Xacro

Objective: Learn techniques for reducing URDF file code using Xacro Tutorial level: Intermediate Time: 20 minutes Table of Contents Using Xacro Constants Mathematics Macros Simple Macros Parameterized Macros Practical Usage Leg Macro So far, if you've been designing your own robot at home folowing these steps, you might have gro ...

Posted on Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:48:09 +0000 by bothwell

Using RViz to Visualize Robot Trajectory on Local Machine

A robot is equipped with an STM32 microcontroller and a Jetson Nano. The STM32 handles motor control and reads data from global positioning sensors, transmitting this information to the Jetson Nano. On the Nano, a node publishes global coordinates, while a subscriber node runs on a local computer to visualize the robot's movement path via RViz. ...

Posted on Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:51:38 +0000 by shank888

Setting Up ROS Robots: Environment Configuration Guide

Ubuntu 18.04 Installation Creating a Linux Bootable USB Drive Download the Ubuntu 18.04 ISO image from the official Ubuntu website. Use a tool like Rufus or Etcher to create a bootable USB drive. Select the ISO file and target USB drive, then write the image. Installation Process Insert the bootable USB drive and restart the computer. Enter ...

Posted on Sat, 09 May 2026 01:27:02 +0000 by jaimec