System Setup

This guide explains how to build and run the Dave simulation environment. Make sure to review the System Requirements before you begin.

Set up Your Development Environment

To build the Dave software, you need a development environment with the necessary dependencies installed (these include ROS, Gazebo and some utilities). There are three ways to do this (Native install on Host Machine, Using Docker Virtual Environment). Choose one of the following options:

Option A: Configure Your Host Machine (Native Local Install)

Set up your host machine as your development environment.

• This involves installing all dependencies directly on the host itself.

• This is the simplest option provided you are willing to set up your machine to use the specific version of Ubuntu/ROS/Gazebo listed in the System Requirements.

• Move to below Installation Manual to proceed

  Native Local Installation Manual

Option B: Use Docker

Set up a Docker container with the necessary dependencies.

• This involves installing Docker, then installing dependencies into a Docker image.

• The image functions like a lightweight virtual machine that allows you to build and run Dave.

  • It is somewhat virtual machine, but it doesn’t slow down the simulation, unlike VMware or Parallels

• This option is a little more complex conceptually, but has the advantage of leaving the configuration of your host machine (mostly) undisturbed.

• Use this option if you are using the same host for multiple development projects that make use of different software environments (for example, different ROS versions), or just prefer not to install packages on your host system.

• Move to below Installation Manual to proceed

  Docker Installation Manual