How to get started in robotics programming

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I am currently a software developer but have a strong interest in learning how to program robots. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on the best way to get started learning. Also if anyone has any good beginner projects that could be worked on?

Thanks

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I think the best way to get started is to learn ROS https://ros.org programming and use a simulator https://gazebosim.org. This will enable you to get started for free using any robot, without the complexity of dealing with hardware at the same time. Then when you understand the code you apply it to a real robot.

thanks! ill definitely check that out

There are tons of arduino and raspberry pi kits out there. Get one and try to do something with it. I built a bounce & turn vacuum to learn.

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