{"product_id":"robots-unleashed-thompson-carter-9798255975648","title":"Robots Unleashed: A Step-by-Step Guide to Fully Autonomous Systems, Sensors, and Navigation with ROS2","description":"\u003cb\u003eBuild intelligent robots that perceive, decide, and navigate in real environments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutonomous robots are no longer experimental. They are practical, powerful, and increasingly accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom warehouse automation to smart navigation systems, robots that can sense their surroundings and act independently are transforming industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Robots Unleashed\" is a hands on, step by step guide to building fully autonomous robotic systems using ROS 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book focuses on real implementation, helping you connect sensors, process data, and create robots that can move and make decisions on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy autonomy changes everything\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTraditional robots follow predefined instructions. Autonomous robots adapt.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith the right system design, your robots can: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eperceive their environment through sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einterpret data in real time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enavigate complex spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eavoid obstacles dynamically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoperate without constant human control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book shows you how to bring all these elements together.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efundamentals of autonomous robotic systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esetting up and working with ROS2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintegrating sensors such as cameras and LiDAR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprocessing real time sensor data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elocalization and mapping fundamentals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enavigation and path planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eobstacle detection and avoidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecision making systems for autonomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edebugging and testing robotic behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeploying robots in real world environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom components to intelligent behavior\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThroughout the book, you will learn how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebuild a complete autonomous robot system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnect hardware with software components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesign modular and scalable robot architectures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprocess and react to environmental data\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimplement navigation algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreate robots that operate independently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach chapter builds toward a fully functional autonomous platform.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emobile robots for indoor navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewarehouse and logistics automation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edelivery robots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esmart surveillance systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindustrial robotics applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese real world scenarios help you apply what you learn.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho this book is for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebeginners entering robotics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevelopers with Python experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eengineering students\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erobotics hobbyists and makers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprofessionals exploring autonomous systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIf you want to build robots that can truly operate on their own, this book gives you a clear and practical path.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuild step by step.\u003cbr\u003eThink autonomously.\u003cbr\u003eBring your robots to life.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thompson Carter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798255975648\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/28\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 326\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.96lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d","brand":"Thompson Carter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49172962246911,"sku":"9798255975648","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/robots-unleashed-thompson-carter-9798255975648","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}