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How do robots navigate autonomously in unknown environments?
In this project, I built a complete ROS 2 Navigation (Nav2) system where a mobile robot can localize itself, plan a path, and reach a goal automatically using LiDAR and real-time sensor data.
This simulation demonstrates how modern robots perform autonomous navigation using the powerful Nav2 stack in ROS 2.
π₯ What This Project Shows
β‘ Differential drive robot simulation in Gazebo
β‘ Autonomous navigation using ROS 2 Nav2 stack
β‘ LiDAR-based obstacle detection and avoidance
β‘ Path planning and execution in real time
β‘ Localization using AMCL
β‘ RViz visualization (costmaps, paths, robot pose)
β‘ Manual control using keyboard (teleop)
βοΈ Technologies Used
ROS 2 Humble
Nav2 (Navigation Stack)
Gazebo (Ignition / GZ Sim)
RViz
LiDAR Sensor
TF2, Odometry
π§ How It Works
1οΈβ£ Launch the simulation
2οΈβ£ Set initial robot pose in RViz
3οΈβ£ Select goal position
4οΈβ£ Nav2 computes optimal path
5οΈβ£ Robot navigates autonomously while avoiding obstacles
π― Key Learning Outcomes
β Understanding ROS 2 Navigation pipeline
β Path planning & obstacle avoidance
β Localization using AMCL
β TF tree and coordinate frames
β Simulation-based robotics development
π‘ Real-World Applications
π Self-driving cars
π Warehouse automation robots
π Autonomous drones
π€ Service and delivery robots
π¦ Get This Project
π© Comment βNAV2BOTβ or DM me to get the full project files + setup guide
π₯ Related Projects
β‘ SLAM Mapping with ROS 2
β‘ Path Planning Algorithms (A*, RRT*)
β‘ AI + ROS (Computer Vision)
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π₯ YouTube: @engrprogrammer
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How do robots navigate autonomously in unknown environments?
In this project, I built a complete ROS 2 Navigation (Nav2) system where a mobile robot can localize itself, plan a path, and reach a goal automatically using LiDAR and real-time sensor data.
This simulation demonstrates how modern robots perform autonomous navigation using the powerful Nav2 stack in ROS 2.
π₯ What This Project Shows
β‘ Differential drive robot simulation in Gazebo
β‘ Autonomous navigation using ROS 2 Nav2 stack
β‘ LiDAR-based obstacle detection and avoidance
β‘ Path planning and execution in real time
β‘ Localization using AMCL
β‘ RViz visualization (costmaps, paths, robot pose)
β‘ Manual control using keyboard (teleop)
βοΈ Technologies Used
ROS 2 Humble
Nav2 (Navigation Stack)
Gazebo (Ignition / GZ Sim)
RViz
LiDAR Sensor
TF2, Odometry
π§ How It Works
1οΈβ£ Launch the simulation
2οΈβ£ Set initial robot pose in RViz
3οΈβ£ Select goal position
4οΈβ£ Nav2 computes optimal path
5οΈβ£ Robot navigates autonomously while avoiding obstacles
π― Key Learning Outcomes
β Understanding ROS 2 Navigation pipeline
β Path planning & obstacle avoidance
β Localization using AMCL
β TF tree and coordinate frames
β Simulation-based robotics development
π‘ Real-World Applications
π Self-driving cars
π Warehouse automation robots
π Autonomous drones
π€ Service and delivery robots
π¦ Get This Project
π© Comment βNAV2BOTβ or DM me to get the full project files + setup guide
π₯ Related Projects
β‘ SLAM Mapping with ROS 2
β‘ Path Planning Algorithms (A*, RRT*)
β‘ AI + ROS (Computer Vision)
π Support
If you found this useful:
π Like the video
π¬ Comment your thoughts
π Subscribe for more robotics projects
π’ Follow Me
πΈ Instagram: @engrprogrammer2494
π₯ YouTube: @engrprogrammer
#ROS2 #Nav2 #Robotics #AutonomousRobots #Gazebo #RViz #Lidar #Navigation #EngineeringProjects #Mechatronics #AI #RobotSimulation #STEM #Automation #PathPlanning
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