1.6 Simulating Robots in ROS 2 with TurtleBot3

Simulations are an essential part of robotics development, especially when testing software without access to physical hardware. ROS provides various simulation environments, and in this session, we will focus on simulating the TurtleBot3, a popular platform for learning ROS.

Why Simulate?

• Cost-effective: You don’t need expensive hardware.

• Safety: You can test complex algorithms without the risk of damaging a real robot.

• Faster Development: You can try new ideas and algorithms quickly, improving efficiency in robotics development.

In this session, we’ll learn how to simulate a TurtleBot3 robot in a virtual environment using the Gazebo simulator, which integrates smoothly with ROS.