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I’m Addison, a roboticist with over 15 years of experience across diverse industries.

As the creator of Automatic Addison, the largest robotics education blog online, I’ve helped thousands of learners worldwide build and refine their robotics skills. From tutorials on ROS 2 and computer vision to deep dives into cutting-edge robotics trends, my mission is to empower roboticists to solve real-world problems with innovative solutions.

My Philosophy
I believe in a top-down approach to learning: tackle real-world robotics problems first, then refine your understanding of the underlying theory. Whether you're building robots to automate tedious tasks or exploring AI for groundbreaking applications, robotics is about making the world better, faster, and safer.

Using ros2 doctor to Identify Issues - ROS 2 Jazzy
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Using ros2 doctor to Identify Issues - ROS 2 Jazzy
Record and Play Back Data Using ROS 2 Bag - ROS 2 Jazzy
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Record and Play Back Data Using ROS 2 Bag - ROS 2 Jazzy
How to Create an Action - ROS 2 Jazzy
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How to Create an Action - ROS 2 Jazzy
Want Long-Lasting Robotics Software? Do This
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Want Long-Lasting Robotics Software? Do This
Customize Your Robot with Parameters in C++ - ROS 2 Jazzy
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Customize Your Robot with Parameters in C++ - ROS 2 Jazzy
ICRA 2025 Highlights in 90 Seconds
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ICRA 2025 Highlights in 90 Seconds
How to Change the Default Gazebo Camera View
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How to Change the Default Gazebo Camera View
Analyzing Your System Using rqt_console - ROS 2 Jazzy
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Analyzing Your System Using rqt_console - ROS 2 Jazzy
Sky-High Promises: The Real Truth About Drone Deliveries
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Sky-High Promises: The Real Truth About Drone Deliveries
How to Simulate a Mobile Robot in Gazebo - ROS 2 Jazzy
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How to Simulate a Mobile Robot in Gazebo - ROS 2 Jazzy
Automate 2025 Highlights in 90 Seconds
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Automate 2025 Highlights in 90 Seconds
Was Automate 2025 Worth It? My Honest Review
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Was Automate 2025 Worth It? My Honest Review
How to Simulate a Robotic Arm in Gazebo - ROS 2 Jazzy
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How to Simulate a Robotic Arm in Gazebo - ROS 2 Jazzy
Create Launch Files to Display URDF Files – ROS 2 Jazzy
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Create Launch Files to Display URDF Files – ROS 2 Jazzy
Forget the Hype - Here’s Where Robots Are Making BILLIONS
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Forget the Hype - Here’s Where Robots Are Making BILLIONS
Create and Visualize a Mobile Robot with URDF – ROS 2 Jazzy
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Create and Visualize a Mobile Robot with URDF – ROS 2 Jazzy
Create and Visualize a Robotic Arm with URDF – ROS 2 Jazzy
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Create and Visualize a Robotic Arm with URDF – ROS 2 Jazzy
Coordinate Frame Basics and the Right Hand Rule of Robotics - ROS 2 Jazzy
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Coordinate Frame Basics and the Right Hand Rule of Robotics - ROS 2 Jazzy
Why Robotics Textbooks Are a Waste of Time
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Why Robotics Textbooks Are a Waste of Time
How to Create Unit Tests with Pytest - ROS 2 Jazzy
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How to Create Unit Tests with Pytest - ROS 2 Jazzy
How to Save Your ROS 2 Project on GitHub - Jazzy
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How to Save Your ROS 2 Project on GitHub - Jazzy
Robotics Careers: How to Choose the Right Path
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Robotics Careers: How to Choose the Right Path
How to Create a Subscriber Node in C++ - Jazzy
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How to Create a Subscriber Node in C++ - Jazzy
How to Create a ROS 2 Python Subscriber - Jazzy
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How to Create a ROS 2 Python Subscriber - Jazzy
How to Create a ROS 2 C++ Publisher - Jazzy
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How to Create a ROS 2 C++ Publisher - Jazzy
Are Humanoid Robots the Next Tech Bubble?
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Are Humanoid Robots the Next Tech Bubble?
How to Create a ROS 2 Python Publisher - Jazzy
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How to Create a ROS 2 Python Publisher - Jazzy
How to Create a ROS 2 Package - Jazzy
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How to Create a ROS 2 Package - Jazzy
Working With Miscellaneous Topics in C++
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Working With Miscellaneous Topics in C++
How to Create Unit Tests with GTest - ROS 2 Jazzy
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How to Create Unit Tests with GTest - ROS 2 Jazzy