Books since 2020

This is a detailed explanation of my books published since 2020.

• • These textbooks, based on our experience in RoboCup@Home, introduce the
    

    Fig.2: Introduction to AI Robot (2nd Ed.)

    fundamentals of robotics and AI together with practical programming using ROS2 and Python. They are widely used as university textbooks and for corporate training, and have become bestsellers in the field. Through these publications, we contribute to the RoboCup@Home community by supporting education, knowledge sharing, and the growth of new teams.

  • Kosei Demura, Yoshinobu Hagiwara, Yasuhiro Masutani, Jeffrey Too Chuan TAN: Introduction to AI Robot – Building and Learning with ROS2 and Python – , Revised Second Edition (in Japanese), Kodansha Ltd., Publishers, Feb, 2025 (Fig.2)
    • Overview
      This revised edition updates ROS 2 from Foxy to Humble, adopts actions and Cyclone DDS for greater stability, and integrates Whisper for improved speech processing. It also adds Nav2 Simple Commander, object segmentation, and new MoveIt and FlexBE programs for more practical manipulation and intuitive behavior planning.
    • Support site
      • https://github.com/AI-Robot-Book-Humble
  • Kosei Demura, Yoshinobu Hagiwara, Yasuhiro Masutani, Jeffrey Too Chuan
    

    Fig.3 Introduction to AI Robot (1st Ed.)

    TAN: Introduction to AI Robot – Building and Learning with ROS2 and Python –, First Edition (in Japanese), Kodansha Ltd., Publishers, Aug, 2022 (Fig.3)

• • • Overview
      This textbook guides readers in building AI robots using ROS2 and Python. It explains the integration of speech processing, navigation, image recognition, and natural language processing within ROS2, and provides example code and resources for practical implementation.
    • Support site
      • https://github.com/AI-Robot-Book