An Introduction to AI-Based Robot Development With Isaac ROS#

Overview#

The beginner-friendly course provides a foundational understanding of NVIDIA Isaac ROS, a robotics framework built on the open-source Robot Operating System (ROS).

The course aims to introduce developers new to robotics to Isaac ROS, explaining what it is, its purpose, and how it leverages NVIDIA acceleration to enable AI-based robots. It covers the importance of ROS and how Isaac ROS packages are designed to work seamlessly with ROS 2.

We’ll cover the following main topics:

  • NVIDIA Isaac: We’ll start by exploring NVIDIA’s robotics platform and its core philosophy.

  • ROS: We’ll dive into the Robot Operating System, its history, and its importance in robotics development.

  • Isaac ROS: This section will focus on how NVIDIA has integrated its technology with ROS to create powerful tools for roboticists.

  • NITROS: Finally, we’ll examine NVIDIA Isaac Transport for ROS, a key technology that enhances ROS performance on NVIDIA hardware such as NVIDIA Jetson.

This module should take about 30 minutes to complete and only requires a browser.

Learning Objectives#

By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:

  • Explain the purpose of NVIDIA Isaac and how it enables accelerated development of AI robots.

  • Describe Isaac ROS and its components.

  • Navigate the ROS ecosystem, including popular packages, tools and its governance structure.

  • Understand the role of ROS 2 and NITROS within the Isaac framework.

  • Utilize developer resources to learn more and provide feedback.

These objectives will provide an overview of Isaac ROS and its place in the broader robotics ecosystem. You’ll gain insights into how NVIDIA is working to accelerate robotics development and enable more intelligent robotic systems.