Who this book is for

This book is meant to be used by passionate robotics developers or researchers who want to fully exploit the features of ROS. The book is also good for all the users who already are familiar with typical robotics applications or who want to start learning how to develop the world of ROS in an advanced manner, learning how to model, build, and control their own robots. A basic knowledge of GNU/Linux and C++ programming is strongly recommended if you want to easily comprehend the contents of the book.