The ROS 2 (Robot Operating System 2) training is a focused two-day program designed to introduce participants to the next-generation robotics middleware for building reliable, scalable, and real-time robotic systems. This course covers ROS 2 architecture, communication mechanisms, node lifecycle management, and practical development workflows, enabling learners to build modern robotic applications suitable for production and distributed environments.

• Understand the architecture, components, and next-generation robotics capabilities of ROS 2 for modern robotic systems.
• Set up and configure ROS 2 environments for robotic application development, simulation, and deployment.
• Develop robotic applications using nodes, topics, services, actions, messages, and package management workflows.
• Implement sensor integration, motion control, navigation, distributed communication, and real-time processing.
• Debug, test, and optimize robotic systems for performance, reliability, scalability, and autonomous operation.
• Build scalable, intelligent, and production-ready robotic solutions using ROS 2 development best practices.

 • Robotics engineers and robotics developers
 • Software developers transitioning to robotics
 • Automation and mechatronics professionals
 • Researchers and students working with robotic systems
 • IT professionals exploring autonomous systems

 • Basic understanding of programming concepts
 • Familiarity with Python or C++ fundamentals
 • Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems
 • Awareness of robotics concepts is beneficial

 • Understanding ROS 2 architecture and design principles
 • Developing ROS 2 nodes and packages
 • Implementing DDS-based communication in ROS 2
 • Managing node lifecycle and system configuration
 • Building reliable and scalable robotic applications

By the end of this training, participants will be able to develop and run robotic applications using ROS 2. Learners will gain practical understanding of ROS 2 communication, node lifecycle management, and modern robotics middleware concepts, enabling them to work confidently on scalable and production-ready robotic systems.

Introduction to ROS 2 and Modern Robotics Middleware
 • Evolution from ROS 1 to ROS 2
 • Key design goals and improvements
 • ROS 2 use cases and industry adoption
 • Differences between ROS 1 and ROS 2

ROS 2 Architecture and Core Concepts
 • ROS 2 nodes and executors
 • Topics, services, and actions
 • DDS and middleware abstraction
 • Quality of Service concepts

ROS 2 Installation and Environment Setup
 • Installing ROS 2 on Linux
 • Workspace creation and structure
 • ROS 2 command-line tools
 • Running and managing ROS 2 nodes

ROS 2 Packages, Nodes, and Communication
 • Creating ROS 2 packages
 • Writing publisher and subscriber nodes
 • Message types and interfaces
 • Basic inter-node communication

ROS 2 Services, Actions, and Node Lifecycle
 • Request-response communication model
 • Long-running tasks with actions
 • Node lifecycle states and transitions
 • Managing system startup and shutdown

Parameters, Launch System, and Configuration
 • Parameter handling in ROS 2
 • Launch files and composition
 • Namespaces and remapping
 • Configuration best practices

Simulation, Visualization, and Debugging Tools
 • Using RViz with ROS 2
 • Basic simulation awareness
 • Logging and debugging techniques
 • Monitoring system behavior

ROS 2 Capstone Workshop and Best Practices
 • Developing a small ROS 2 application
 • Integrating nodes and communication interfaces
 • Applying reliability and QoS settings
 • Final review and best practices

• ROS 2 Setup & Robotics System Architecture
• Nodes, Topics, Services & Package Development
• Sensor Integration, Motion Control & Communication
• Debugging, Testing & Performance Optimization
• End-to-End Robotics Application Development Project

Participants will be evaluated through hands-on development exercises, guided practical tasks, and scenario-based discussions conducted during the training. The evaluation emphasizes understanding ROS 2 concepts, correctness of node implementation, and the ability to apply ROS 2 features to real-world robotic applications.

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive the AcadNXT Certification for ROS 2 (Robot Operating System 2). This certification validates the learner’s foundational knowledge of ROS 2 architecture, communication mechanisms, and modern robotics application development.