AutoRace 2023

A ROS2 metapackage that has necessary packages for AutoRace 2023 challenge.

Included packages

• robot_description - holds the SDF description of the simulated robot, including sensors.

• referee_console - holds a referee node that is required for participants to run.

• robot_bringup - holds launch files, worlds and multiple configurations that serve as an example and as a required system for AutoRace to work.

Usage for AutoRace 2023

1. Install dependencies

   cd ~/template_ws    # your workspace folder
   rosdep install --from-paths src --ignore-src -r -i -y --rosdistro humble

2. Build the project

   colcon build

3. Source the workspace

   . ~/template_ws/install/setup.bash

4. Launch the simulation

   ros2 launch robot_bringup autorace_2023.launch.py

5. Run your own launch file that controls the robot

   ros2 launch <your_package> <your_launch>

6. Run the referee

   ros2 run referee_console mission_autorace_2023_referee

Good luck!