Module 1 — The Robotic Nervous System (ROS 2)

Welcome to Module 1 of the AI-Native Textbook. This module covers the fundamentals of Physical AI and Sensors, ROS 2 basics, and Python Agent Integration.

Curriculum Overview

This module spans 3 weeks and covers:

• Week 1: Introduction to Physical AI and Sensors (LIDAR, IMUs)
• Week 2: ROS 2 Fundamentals — Nodes, Topics, Services, Packages
• Week 3: Python Agent Integration with ROS Controllers + URDF Modeling

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of programming concepts
• Familiarity with command line interface
• Python knowledge recommended

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will understand:

• The fundamentals of Physical AI and sensor technologies
• ROS 2 architecture and core concepts
• How to integrate Python agents with ROS controllers
• URDF modeling for robotic systems