How to Install ROS1 on reComputer
Introduction
ROS, or Robot Operating System, is an open-source framework widely used in robotics development and research. Developed initially at Stanford University and later by Willow Garage, ROS1 supports heterogeneous computing platforms, various programming languages, and modular design. It features communication mechanisms via Topics, Services, and a Parameter Server, efficient package management with Catkin, and a rich set of development tools like rviz, gazebo, and rosbag, making it a vital tool for building and integrating complex robotic systems.
In this wiki, you will learn how to install ROS Noetic on the reComputer J30/40 Series Follow the steps below to set up your development environment.
Prerequisites
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Ensure your reComputer device is installed with JetPack 5.x, including all necessary CUDA and related drivers. Follow the hardware connection setup as described below.
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Getting Started
Install ROS1
- Step 1: Open Terminal and Update System Packages.
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade - Step 2: Install Basic Tools.
sudo apt install curl gnupg2 lsb-release
- Step 3: Add ROS repository key.
sudo curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ros/rosdistro/master/ros.asc | sudo apt-key add -
- Step 4: Add ROS repository.
sudo sh -c 'echo "deb http://packages.ros.org/ros/ubuntu $(lsb_release -sc) main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ros-latest.list'
- Step 5: Update package list.
sudo apt update
- Step 6: Install ros-noetic-desktop-full.
sudo apt install ros-noetic-desktop-full
sudo apt-get install python3-rosdep - Step 7: Initialize rosdep.
sudo rosdep init
rosdep update - Step 8: Set Up ROS Environment Variables.
echo "source /opt/ros/noetic/setup.bash">> ~/.bashrc &&
source ~/.bashrc - Step 9: Install Dependency Tools.
sudo apt install python3-rosinstall python3-rosinstall-generator python3-wstool build-essential
- Step 10: Test the Installation.
roscore
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