Your 10-Day Journey into the World of Robotics with ROS2
The ROS Summer School 2025 offers you a balanced mix of theory, hands-on practice, and networking over two intensive weeks. From fundamental concepts to sensor integration and autonomous navigation — this is your launchpad for your own ROS2 projects.
Week 1 – Introduction & Fundamentals
🟢 August 25 (Mon)
- Arrival & Registration
- ROS Demo & Welcome Session
- Welcome BBQ
🟢 August 26 (Tue)
- Introduction to ROS2 & Linux Navigation
- ROS File System & Basic Commands
🟢 August 27 (Wed)
- ROS2 Communication: Topics, Nodes, Services
- Practical Exercises with Mobile Platforms
🟢 August 28 (Thu)
- Transformations (TF2) & Hardware Integration
- Integrating Sensors (IMU, LiDAR, Camera)
🟢 August 29 (Fri)
- Working with the Gazebo Simulator
- AprilTag Detection & Marker-Based Navigation
Week 2 – Application & Practice
🟡 September 1 (Mon)
- Localization & SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)
- Introduction to Nav2 & Practical Testing
🟡 September 2 (Tue)
- Path Planning & Collision Avoidance
- Start of Final Projects
🟡 September 3 (Wed)
- Industry Exhibition with Partner Companies
- Presentation of Robot Platforms from MYBOTSHOP and Partners
🟡 September 4 (Thu)
- Exam Preparation & Open Hacking Sessions
- Mentoring & Support for Final Projects
🟡 September 5 (Fri)
- Competition Day: Final Challenge
- Project Presentations, Award Ceremony & Farewell
- BBQ & Networking Evening
Final Projects & Competition
At the grand finale, you’ll apply your newly acquired skills in a team project. The goal is to plan, solve, and present an autonomous robotics task in a friendly competition. The best teams not only win prizes but also gain valuable contacts within the ROS community and industry.
The ROS Summer School 2025 at FH Aachen is your structured, hands-on introduction to modern robotics using ROS2, the powerful open-source framework for robotics development. In close cooperation with MYBOTSHOP GmbH, this 10-day intensive training program combines theory, practice, and teamwork in a dynamic learning environment. You’ll progress through clearly structured modules covering how to program robotic systems with ROS2, implement autonomous navigation, integrate various sensors, utilize simulation environments like Gazebo, and design robust software architectures for mobile robots.
The program spans fundamental ROS2 concepts — such as nodes, topics, services, and TF2 — and advances to hardware integration with components like LiDAR, IMUs, and cameras. You’ll also dive into complex applications like SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping), navigation using the Nav2 stack, image processing with OpenCV, and real-time data handling. Alongside technical workshops, you’ll work in teams with real robots including the Clearpath Husky, Unitree Go2, Unitree H1, Ascento Research, and the quadruped robot Unitree B2W. These robotic platforms, provided by MYBOTSHOP and other industry partners, are one of the program’s true highlights.
The well-designed structure of the ROS Summer School is divided into a first week focused on foundational knowledge and system introduction, followed by a second week emphasizing practical implementation and deep dives. You’ll develop your own ROS2 projects, participate in daily coding sessions, and benefit from close guidance by experienced lecturers and industry professionals. A highlight of the program is the final competition, where teams develop and showcase a sophisticated robotics project — complete with live demos, presentations, and awards.
The ROS Summer School 2025 is more than just a course; it’s a practical advanced training program in robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. It empowers you to elevate your skills in robot programming, explore the latest tools and technologies in the robotics industry, and connect with like-minded peers and experts from academia and business. This unique learning format gives you a decisive advantage for a career in research, development, or the robotics industry.
