C++ for Robotics

Build Real‑Time Robot Systems with C++, C#, and ROS 2

Esther Underwood

• Publisher: Chiify
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Computer Science
• eBook ISBN:
  9798259604292
• Subtopic: Computer Science General
• Index: Computer Science

C++ for Robotics is your hands-on guide to programming autonomous systems. Learn C++, robotics programming, and autonomous systems step by step. Master motion control, sensor fusion, and real-time loops that drive real robots. Esther Underwood delivers a practical, project-driven approach from beginner to pro. This book covers everything from basic C++ syntax for microcontrollers to advanced algorithms for sensor integration and control systems. You'll build a complete autonomous robot with code that runs on popular hardware like Arduino and Raspberry Pi. What you'll learn: Real-time programming with C++ for robotics Sensor fusion using Kalman filters and particle filters Motion control with PID and model predictive control ROS (Robot Operating System) integration Debugging and optimizing real-time loops Unlike Mark J. Price and [placeholder], this book focuses exclusively on robotics with C++ and avoids generic .NET topics. Perfect for engineers, hobbyists, and students who want to build real robots. This hands-on C/C++/C#/.NET guide is written to be used at the keyboard: every concept is paired with something you can run, adapt, and keep. You move from first principles to real, working results, with the common errors and fixes called out along the way so you are never stuck for long. This hands-on C/C++/C#/.NET guide is written to be used at the keyboard: every concept is paired with something you can run, adapt, and keep. You move from first principles to real, working results, with the common errors and fixes called out along the way so you are never stuck for long.

Table of contents

• C++ for Robotics
• C++ for Robotics
• Preface
• Chapter 1 — The Big Picture: Anatomy of a Multi-Language Robot
• Chapter 2 — Setting Up a Cross-Language Development Environment
• Chapter 3 — C Foundations for Embedded Control
• Chapter 4 — C++ Core for Real‑Time Algorithmics
• Chapter 5 — ROS 2 in C++: Nodes, Topics, and Services
• Chapter 6 — C# and .NET for Operator Interfaces
• Chapter 7 — The Bridge: Inter‑Language Communication Patterns
• Chapter 8 — Coordinate Transforms and Sensor Fusion
• Chapter 9 — Perception Pipelines: Cameras and LiDAR in C++
• Chapter 10 — Navigation and Path Planning with Nav2
• Chapter 11 — C# Cloud Backend with ASP.NET Core
• Chapter 12 — Simulation First: Testing Everything in Gazebo
• Chapter 13 — Deploying to Real Hardware
• Chapter 14 — Behavior Trees and State Machines (C++ and C#)
• Chapter 15 — Securing the System: SROS2, TLS, and Code‑Signing
• Chapter 16 — Testing, CI/CD, and Packaging for All Languages
• Chapter 17 — Performance Tuning and Optimization
• Chapter 18 — Next Steps: From Project to Production