Install ROS2 on Ubuntu

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This guide explains how to install ROS2 on an Ubuntu system.

Steps Involved:

1. Package Management using itnok.manage_pkg_ubuntu:
   • Ensure the 'build_essentials' package is installed.
   • Add the ROS2 repository key.
   • Install the selected ROS2 package and basic tools.
2. Verify the installed packages.
3. Install RTI Connext DDS and middleware (Automatically accepts the license agreement!).

:exclamation: Requirements

There are no specific requirements.

:abcd: Role Variables

:link: Dependencies

• itnok.manage_pkg_ubuntu (:octocat: ansible-role-manage-pkg-ubuntu)

To install dependencies, run:

    $ ansible-galaxy install <dependency.name>

You can also install all required Ansible roles easily with:

    $ ansible-galaxy install -r requirements.yml

:notebook: Example Playbook

Here's a simple example of how to include this role in your playbooks:

---
- hosts: servers
  remote_user: ubuntu  # optional (your remote user)
  gather_facts: yes    # optional
  become: yes

  roles:
    - { role: itnok.install_ros2_ubuntu }

  vars:
    install_ros2_distro: "dashing"
    install_ros2: "desktop"

:guardsman: License

MIT (read more)