The Goal of this Week

During this week we must implement an autonomous navigation system for a mobile robot using ROS 2 Humble, Gazebo simulator, Rviz2 and Slam toolbox. Create a pathfinding algorithm that enables a robot to navigate between points while avoiding obstacles in a simulated maze environment.

The Main Tasks

• Implement a pathfinding algorithm one of this (A*, Dijkstra, RRT, or similar) we choose A*
• Develop obstacle avoidance capabilities
• Test solution in Gazebo simulation
• Visualize results in RViz 2

What we must do

1. Implement a Functional pathfinding algorithm

   • Efficient path computation
   • Correct implementation

2. Obstacle handling

   • Reliable collision avoidance
   • Real-time response

3. Simulation & visualization

   • Clear Gazebo simulation
   • Effective RViz 2 visualization

4. Configuration

   • Proper ROS 2/Gazebo setup

5. Documentation

   • Algorithm explanation
   • Technical choices justification
   • Results analysis

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