How Do We Add LIDAR to a ROS Robot?

Learn how to integrate LIDAR into a ROS robot in this comprehensive 23-minute video tutorial. Explore the fundamentals of LIDAR technology and its application in ROS. Follow step-by-step instructions to add a laser frame to your URDF, simulate LIDAR in Gazebo, and integrate a real LIDAR sensor. Gain valuable insights and extra tips for optimizing your LIDAR setup. Access companion resources, including a detailed blog post and finished code files for the lidar.xacro and rplidar launch file.

- Intro
- What is LIDAR?
- LIDAR in ROS
- Adding a laser frame to our URDF
- Simulating LIDAR in Gazebo
- Integrating a real LIDAR
- Some extra tips
- Outro