An open textbook focusing on the computational principles governing autonomous robots. The text explores essential components including mechanisms, sensors, actuators, and algorithms required for robotic functionality. While published by MIT Press, source code is released under Creative Commons licensing for non-commercial purposes such as teaching.
* Mechanisms, Sensors, Actuators, and Algorithms
* Computational principles of robotics
This article discusses the choice between Jetson Nano and Raspberry Pi 5 for building a first ROS2 robot, advocating for a Raspberry Pi 5-based kit like the MentorPi M1 to bypass hardware headaches and accelerate learning.