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Build intelligent, self navigating robotic systems from the ground up

Autonomous systems are shaping the future.

From self driving vehicles to delivery robots and industrial automation, machines that can sense, decide, and act independently are transforming entire industries.

"Autonomous by Design" is a practical, step by step guide to building self driving robotic systems using ROS 2 and Python.

This book focuses on real implementation, helping you move from basic concepts to fully autonomous behavior.

Why autonomy matters in robotics

Modern robots are no longer remote controlled. They are intelligent systems capable of making decisions in real time.

With the right approach, you can build robots that:

• perceive their environment
• make decisions based on data
• navigate complex spaces
• avoid obstacles
• operate with minimal human input

This book shows you how to design these systems from scratch.

What you will learn

• fundamentals of autonomous robotics
• system design for self driving robots
• how ROS2 enables modular communication
• sensor integration and data processing
• localization and mapping basics
• path planning and navigation
• obstacle detection and avoidance
• decision making and control systems
• real time processing with Python
• testing and improving autonomous behavior

From components to autonomy

Throughout the book, you will learn how to:

• design a complete autonomous robot architecture
• connect sensors, actuators, and control logic
• process real world data in real time
• implement navigation and planning systems
• build robots that can move and react independently
• refine performance through testing and iteration

Each chapter builds toward a fully functional autonomous system.

Practical applications

• self driving mobile robots
• warehouse and logistics automation
• delivery robots
• smart navigation systems
• industrial autonomous platforms

These applications demonstrate how the concepts translate into real world solutions.

Who this book is for

• developers entering robotics
• engineers and students
• Python programmers exploring autonomy
• robotics enthusiasts and makers
• professionals building intelligent systems

If you want to design and build autonomous robots that can operate in real environments, this book provides the blueprint.

Design with purpose.
Build with intelligence.
Create autonomous systems from scratch.

Book details

• Full title: Autonomous by Design
• Subtitle: Engineering Self-Driving Robots from Scratch Using ROS2 and Python
• Author: THOMPSON CARTER
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 376
• EAN: 9798255973569
• ID: 52236216
• Publisher: Independently published
• Weight: 503 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 152 × 20 mm
• Date of publishing: 28. April 2026

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