Turtlesim in ROS

Overview

Turtlesim is a simple and interactive simulation tool that is part of the ROS (Robot Operating System) tutorials package. It helps users learn the basic concepts of ROS, such as nodes, topics, services, and parameters, by simulating a turtle that can be moved around a screen.

1. Creating a Second Turtle

  • Spawn a second turtle using the appropriate service call.
  • Publish a velocity command to control the second turtle.

2. Controlling a 2D Turtle with Twist Messages

  • Spawn a second turtle using the appropriate service call.
  • Publish a velocity command to control the second turtle.