Gazebo Simulator: A Comprehensive Guide to Robotic Simulation and Environment Modeling
About this ebook
Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Gazebo simulator: Discover the fundamental aspects of Gazebo, a powerful opensource robotics simulator.
2: DARPA Grand Challenge: Explore how Gazebo contributed to autonomous vehicle testing in DARPA's iconic challenge.
3: James S. Albus: Learn about Albus's contributions to robotics and how his work aligns with simulation tools like Gazebo.
4: Boids: Understand how Boids, a simulation of flock behavior, connects to robotics and artificial intelligence.
5: Open Dynamics Engine: Examine the role of Open Dynamics Engine in simulating realistic physics in Gazebo.
6: Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio: Delve into Microsoft's development studio and its integration with Gazebo for advanced robotics projects.
7: Player Project: Learn about the Player Project and its compatibility with Gazebo to enhance robot control and simulation.
8: Katia Sycara: Discover Sycara's influential work in multiagent systems and its relevance to robotics simulation.
9: Robotics simulator: Understand various other simulation tools, comparing their features with Gazebo's capabilities.
10: Competitions and prizes in artificial intelligence: Explore the role of robotics simulators in AI competitions, like RoboCup and more.
11: Robot Operating System: Learn how ROS integrates with Gazebo to streamline robotics development and testing.
12: Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition: Examine how Gazebo aids research at the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition.
13: Vortex (software): Understand the Vortex simulator and how it interacts with Gazebo to enhance robotic simulations.
14: Ant robotics: Study the development of robotics inspired by the social behavior of ants, with Gazebo as a testing ground.
15: RoboCup 2D Soccer Simulation League: Learn how Gazebo plays a crucial role in the RoboCup 2D Soccer League, pushing the boundaries of robotic teamwork.
16: Astronaut training: See how Gazebo is used in astronaut training simulations, preparing astronauts for realworld challenges.
17: DARPA Robotics Challenge: Investigate the significant role Gazebo played in testing robots for the DARPA Robotics Challenge.
18: RoboDK: Explore RoboDK and its collaboration with Gazebo for simulationdriven robotics programming.
19: Open Robotics: Understand the importance of Open Robotics in advancing Gazebo’s capabilities and its contributions to the robotics community.
20: Carnegie Mellon School of Computer Science: Learn about the vital research and applications at Carnegie Mellon and their use of Gazebo in cuttingedge robotics projects.
21: Stanley (vehicle): Discover the contributions of Stanley, the autonomous vehicle, and its successful use of Gazebo in its development.
By mastering the concepts and applications covered in this book, readers will gain a deep understanding of how robotic simulators, particularly Gazebo, are shaping the future of robotics across various sectors. Whether you are pursuing a career in robotics or seeking to expand your knowledge, this book serves as an indispensable guide to mastering the intricacies of robotic simulation.
