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LiDAR SLAM Mapping with slam_toolbox

Bring up LiDAR mapping, save an occupancy-grid map and prepare it for navigation.

Goal

Bring up LiDAR mapping, save an occupancy-grid map and prepare it for navigation.

Procedure

  1. Confirm a stable /scan and TF chain.
  2. Launch slam_toolbox.
  3. Drive slowly through the environment.
  4. Save and review the resulting map.

Verification

Record the command output, confirm the expected ROS 2 topic or behaviour, and resolve power, TF and device-permission errors before continuing.

// partsUsed in this tutorial

SENSOR-001
360° 2D Scanning LiDAR
Sensor
CONTROLLER-001
ROS 2 Motion Controller Board
Controller