Development Workstation
This guide covers the hardware requirements for your development workstation.
Minimum Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 8 cores, 3.0 GHz | 16+ cores, 3.5+ GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32+ GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 1660 | NVIDIA RTX 3080+ |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | 1+ TB NVMe SSD |
| OS | Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | Ubuntu 22.04 LTS |
GPU Requirements
A CUDA-capable NVIDIA GPU is essential for:
- Isaac Sim and Isaac ROS
- Deep learning inference
- Real-time simulation rendering
Verified GPUs
- NVIDIA RTX 3080, 3090, 4080, 4090
- NVIDIA RTX A4000, A5000, A6000
- NVIDIA Quadro series
Software Prerequisites
Before starting the course, install:
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS - The primary development OS
- NVIDIA Drivers - Latest stable version
- CUDA Toolkit 12.x - For GPU acceleration
- Docker - For containerized development
- ROS 2 Humble - Robot Operating System
Setup Instructions
Detailed setup instructions coming soon...
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions coming soon...