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ROS 2 for the Unitree G1: From Setup to Sim-to-Real Control
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Module 1- Introduction to ROS 2 and Unitree G113 lessons · 157 min
- System Architecture – From Algorithm to Robot MotionUnderstand how the Unitree G1 fits together as a robot platform and how this repository connects a development machine to the robot through ROS 2, the Unitree SDK, and DDS middleware.Free preview11:39
- What is ROS2?9:55
- Installing Ubuntu13:49
- Installing ROS2 Foxy8:38
- Setting Docker for G114:08
- ROS2 on Docker5:12
- ROS2 Concepts17:39
- ROS2 Concepts Part 225:32
- ROS2 Programming Practice14:22
- Setting up Unitree G1 SDK in ROS27:24
- Setting up Mujoco13:40
- Code Walkthrough Unitree SDK ROS211:15
- Hardware Test ROS24:31
Module 2- Unitree G1 Control with ROS 28 lessons · 63 min
- Low-Level Controller Overview2:16
- Low-Level Example 19:36
- Low-Level Example 212:17
- Low-Level Example 310:33
- High-Level Controller Overview6:01
- High-Level Example 15:24
- High-Level Example 28:41
- High-Level Example 38:35
What you'll learn
- Explain the humanoid software stack and trace command flow from app to motors
- Install ROS 2, source environments, and verify communication with demo nodes
- Create ROS 2 workspaces and build Python/C++ packages with colcon
- Understand nodes, topics, message types, and implement publisher/subscriber patterns
- Write ROS 2 control nodes in Python (timers, command publishing, logging)
- Write ROS 2 control nodes in C++ and compare performance/structure vs Python
- Install and explore the Unitree G1 SDK, build it, and run official examples
- Read joint states, send position commands, and apply safety limits via SDK control
- Build a ROS↔SDK bridge node that converts messages and publishes robot feedback
- Run MuJoCo with ROS 2 control for a sim-to-real development workflow
Whats Included?
Step-by-step lessons
Structured lessons that walk you through programming and development concepts clearly and progressively.
Video instruction
Guided video walkthroughs and demonstrations that show real workflows and examples in action.
Sample code
Hands-on code examples you can use, modify, and build on to start working immediately.
Community support
Access to a growing network of learners and professionals working with Unitree robotics.
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn everything from installing ROS 2 to sim-to-real control of the G1.
Install ROS 2, build workspaces, and learn nodes, topics and pub/sub.
Write ROS 2 control nodes in Python and C++.
Build the SDK, read joint states and send commands with safety limits.
Build a ROS-to-SDK bridge and run MuJoCo with ROS 2 control.
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