Gazebo MCP Server

# Presentation Materials Professional presentation assets for showcasing the Gazebo MCP Server at conferences, workshops, and meetings. --- ## Available Materials ### 1. Main Presentation Deck (`main_deck/`) **Format**: PowerPoint, Keynote, PDF, Google Slides **Slides**: 30-40 slides **Duration**: 20-30 minutes with demos **Sections**: 1. **Title & Introduction** (1 slide) - Project name and tagline - Your name/organization - Date and venue 2. **Problem Statement** (2-3 slides) - Current challenges in robotics development - Complexity barriers - Development time and cost 3. **Solution Overview** (3-4 slides) - What is Gazebo MCP? - Natural language control - AI-robotics integration - Key benefits 4. **Architecture** (2-3 slides) - System components - Technology stack - Integration diagram - MCP protocol explanation 5. **Live Demonstrations** (10-15 min) - Demo 1: Hello World - Demo 2: Autonomous navigation - Demo 3: Multi-robot coordination 6. **Features & Capabilities** (4-5 slides) - World generation - Sensor integration - Multi-robot support - Extensibility 7. **Use Cases** (3-4 slides) - Research applications - Industry applications - Educational use - Rapid prototyping 8. **Technical Deep-Dive** (2-3 slides) - ROS2 integration - Gazebo compatibility - Performance characteristics - Scalability 9. **Community & Ecosystem** (2 slides) - Open source - Contributors - Roadmap - Getting involved 10. **Call to Action** (2 slides) - Try it yourself - Contribute - Contact information - QR codes for quick access **Variations Included**: - Full technical version (40 slides) - Executive summary (15 slides) - Lightning talk version (5 slides) - Workshop introduction (10 slides) --- ### 2. Demo Videos (`demo_videos/`) **Format**: MP4, 1080p, 30fps **Total**: 8 videos + compilation #### Video List **V1: Quick Introduction** (2 min) - Fast-paced overview - Key features highlight - Impressive visuals - Use: Social media, website hero **V2: Hello World Demo** (5 min) - Complete walkthrough - Narrated step-by-step - Beginner-friendly - Use: Tutorial introduction **V3: Obstacle Course Navigation** (3 min) - Autonomous navigation - Technical showcase - Performance metrics - Use: Technical audiences **V4: Multi-Robot Coordination** (4 min) - Swarm robotics - Task allocation - Formation control - Use: Research demos **V5: World Generation** (3 min) - Procedural generation - Environmental effects - Real-time modifications - Use: Feature showcase **V6: Sensor Integration** (3 min) - Camera, LiDAR, IMU - Data visualization - Real-time processing - Use: Perception research **V7: Full Workflow** (6 min) - End-to-end demonstration - Idea to deployment - Complete capabilities - Use: Comprehensive overview **V8: Use Case Compilation** (4 min) - Warehouse automation - Search & rescue - Agriculture - Delivery drones - Use: Marketing, showcases **V9: Highlight Reel** (90 sec) - Best moments compilation - Fast cuts, exciting - Music background - Use: Social media, intros **All videos include**: - Professional narration (or captions) - Clear visuals - Branded intro/outro - Links in description --- ### 3. Quick Reference Cards (`quick_reference/`) **Format**: 2-page fold-out, printable PDF **Front Side**: - **Getting Started in 5 Minutes** - Installation quick steps - First robot command - Common commands - QR code to full docs **Back Side**: - **Command Cheat Sheet** - Robot spawning - Movement control - World manipulation - Sensor access - Troubleshooting **Versions**: - Standard (full color) - Black & white (cost-effective printing) - Digital (optimized for screens) - Large print (accessibility) **Typical Use**: - Conference handouts - Workshop materials - First-time user guides - Trade show giveaways --- ### 4. Cheat Sheets (`cheat_sheets/`) **Available Sheets**: #### CS1: MCP Tools Reference - All available MCP tools - Parameters and returns - Usage examples - Common patterns #### CS2: ROS2 Commands - Essential ROS2 CLI commands - Topic inspection - Node management - Parameter configuration #### CS3: Gazebo Operations - Gazebo CLI commands - World manipulation - Model inspection - Plugin usage #### CS4: Common Workflows - Spawn robot workflow - Navigation setup workflow - Multi-robot deployment - World generation workflow #### CS5: Troubleshooting Guide - Common errors and solutions - Debug commands - Log file locations - Emergency recovery **Format**: Single-page PDF, optimized for printing or screen use --- ### 5. Interactive Jupyter Notebooks (`notebooks/`) **Educational interactive notebooks**: #### NB1: Getting Started (beginner) - Installation verification - First robot spawn - Basic commands - Interactive exercises #### NB2: Sensor Data Analysis (intermediate) - Collecting sensor data - Data visualization - Analysis techniques - Performance metrics #### NB3: World Generation (intermediate) - Creating custom worlds - Procedural generation - Environment parameters - Testing and iteration #### NB4: Multi-Robot Coordination (advanced) - Fleet management - Task allocation algorithms - Performance optimization - Metrics and benchmarking #### NB5: Custom Tool Development (advanced) - MCP tool API - Creating custom tools - Testing frameworks - Integration **Features**: - Runnable code cells - Embedded visualizations - Step-by-step explanations - Exercise challenges - Solutions provided **Use Cases**: - Self-paced learning - Workshop materials - Classroom instruction - Remote training --- ### 6. Press Kit (`press_kit/`) **For media, bloggers, and journalists** **Contents**: **About.md** - Project description (short, medium, long) - Key features bullet points - Technical specifications - Target audiences **Media_Assets/** - High-resolution screenshots - Logo variations (PNG, SVG, EPS) - Banner images - Icon sets **Videos/** - Highlight reel (90 sec) - B-roll footage - Demo compilations **Quotes.md** - Testimonials from users - Expert opinions - Research citations - Industry feedback **Team.md** - Core team members - Contributor acknowledgments - Partner organizations **Facts_and_Figures.md** - Usage statistics - Performance benchmarks - Community size - Project milestones **Press_Releases/** - Launch announcement - Major updates - Partnership announcements - Event participation **Contact.md** - Media contact information - Interview availability - Social media handles - Press inquiry email --- ## Usage Guidelines ### For Presentations **Customization**: ``` 1. Open main_deck/presentation.pptx 2. Update title slide with your info 3. Add/remove slides as needed 4. Insert your own demos/examples 5. Export to PDF for distribution ``` **Branding**: - Replace logo with your organization's - Adjust color scheme to match branding - Add footer with contact info - Include QR codes to your resources **Timing**: - 5 min lightning talk: Use slides 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 only - 15 min technical: Full deck, skip detailed use cases - 30 min comprehensive: All slides + live demos - 60 min workshop: Deck + hands-on exercises ### For Videos **Distribution**: - Upload to YouTube/Vimeo - Embed on website - Share on social media - Include in presentations **Editing**: - Source files provided in `demo_videos/raw/` - Edit with your tools - Add your branding - Customize narration **Captions**: - SRT files provided - Edit for accuracy - Translate to other languages - Upload with videos ### For Print Materials **Quick Reference Cards**: ```bash # Print setup cd quick_reference/ ./generate_printable.sh --version standard --quantity 100 # Creates printable PDF optimized for: # - Professional printers # - Fold marks included # - Bleed margins set ``` **Cheat Sheets**: ```bash # Generate custom cheat sheet ./create_custom_cheatsheet.sh \ --include "mcp_tools,ros2_commands,troubleshooting" \ --format letter \ --output my_cheatsheet.pdf ``` --- ## File Organization ``` presentations/ ├── README.md # This file ├── main_deck/ │ ├── presentation.pptx # Editable PowerPoint │ ├── presentation.key # Editable Keynote │ ├── presentation.pdf # PDF version │ ├── presentation_notes.md # Speaker notes │ ├── assets/ # Images, diagrams │ └── variations/ │ ├── lightning_talk.pdf │ ├── executive_summary.pdf │ └── workshop_intro.pdf ├── demo_videos/ │ ├── 01_quick_intro.mp4 │ ├── 02_hello_world.mp4 │ ├── ... │ ├── 09_highlight_reel.mp4 │ ├── raw/ # Unedited footage │ ├── captions/ # SRT files │ └── thumbnails/ # Video thumbnails ├── quick_reference/ │ ├── quick_ref_standard.pdf │ ├── quick_ref_bw.pdf │ ├── quick_ref_digital.pdf │ ├── source/ # InDesign/source files │ └── templates/ ├── cheat_sheets/ │ ├── CS1_mcp_tools.pdf │ ├── CS2_ros2_commands.pdf │ ├── CS3_gazebo_ops.pdf │ ├── CS4_workflows.pdf │ ├── CS5_troubleshooting.pdf │ └── templates/ ├── notebooks/ │ ├── NB1_getting_started.ipynb │ ├── NB2_sensor_analysis.ipynb │ ├── NB3_world_generation.ipynb │ ├── NB4_multi_robot.ipynb │ ├── NB5_custom_tools.ipynb │ ├── data/ # Example datasets │ └── solutions/ # Notebook solutions ├── press_kit/ │ ├── About.md │ ├── Media_Assets/ │ │ ├── logos/ │ │ ├── screenshots/ │ │ ├── banners/ │ │ └── icons/ │ ├── Videos/ │ ├── Quotes.md │ ├── Team.md │ ├── Facts_and_Figures.md │ ├── Press_Releases/ │ └── Contact.md └── templates/ ├── presentation_template.pptx ├── video_template/ ├── print_template.indd └── notebook_template.ipynb ``` --- ## Creating Custom Materials ### Custom Presentation ```bash # Start from template cp templates/presentation_template.pptx my_presentation.pptx # Edit in your preferred tool # PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, LibreOffice Impress # Export variations ./export_variations.sh my_presentation.pptx # Creates: PDF, keynote, slides ``` ### Custom Video ```bash # Record demo ./record_demo.sh --demo warehouse_automation --duration 5min # Edit (opens in default video editor) ./edit_video.sh recordings/warehouse_automation.mp4 # Add narration/captions ./add_narration.sh --script narration.txt --video edited.mp4 # Export final ./export_video.sh --quality high --format mp4 --output final_demo.mp4 ``` ### Custom Notebook ```bash # Create from template jupyter notebook --template templates/notebook_template.ipynb # Or copy and modify cp notebooks/NB1_getting_started.ipynb my_custom_notebook.ipynb jupyter notebook my_custom_notebook.ipynb ``` --- ## Quality Standards ### Presentations - ✅ Clear, readable fonts (min 24pt) - ✅ High-contrast colors - ✅ Consistent style throughout - ✅ Minimal text per slide (max 6 bullets) - ✅ Professional graphics - ✅ Speaker notes provided ### Videos - ✅ 1080p minimum resolution - ✅ Clear audio (narration or captions) - ✅ Smooth transitions - ✅ Branded intro/outro (5 sec each) - ✅ Consistent style - ✅ Engaging pacing ### Print Materials - ✅ 300 DPI for printing - ✅ CMYK color mode (for print) - ✅ Proper bleed margins - ✅ Readable at intended size - ✅ Professional layout - ✅ Correct spelling/grammar ### Notebooks - ✅ All cells execute without errors - ✅ Clear markdown explanations - ✅ Visualizations render properly - ✅ Exercises have solutions - ✅ Dependencies documented - ✅ Expected output shown --- ## Distribution Channels ### Online - **Website**: Feature on project homepage - **GitHub**: Include in repository - **YouTube**: Upload videos with SEO - **Social Media**: Share highlights - **Slideshare**: Upload presentations - **Binder**: Host interactive notebooks ### Events - **Conferences**: Booth materials, handouts - **Workshops**: Pre-printed materials - **Meetups**: Quick reference cards - **Trade Shows**: Press kits, videos ### Direct - **Email**: Send to interested parties - **Slack/Discord**: Share in community - **USB Drives**: Conference giveaways - **Mail**: Send press kits to media --- ## Maintenance ### Regular Updates **Quarterly**: - [ ] Update statistics and metrics - [ ] Add new features to cheat sheets - [ ] Refresh demo videos if needed - [ ] Update presentation template **After Major Releases**: - [ ] Update all version numbers - [ ] Add new features to presentations - [ ] Record new demo videos - [ ] Update press kit **Continuous**: - [ ] Fix typos and errors as found - [ ] Improve based on feedback - [ ] Add community contributions - [ ] Keep contact info current ### Version Control All materials use semantic versioning: - `v1.0.0` - Initial release - `v1.1.0` - Minor updates (new slides, videos) - `v1.0.1` - Patches (typo fixes, small corrections) Track changes in `CHANGELOG.md` in each directory. --- ## Feedback & Contributions ### Report Issues - Errors in presentations - Broken videos - Outdated information - Accessibility concerns **Where**: GitHub issues with `presentation-materials` tag ### Contribute Materials - New slides or sections - Additional videos - Translated materials - Custom cheat sheets **Process**: Submit PR with materials + documentation ### Request Materials Need something specific? - New presentation for specific audience - Video on specific feature - Custom reference card - Translated version **Where**: GitHub discussions or Discord --- ## Licensing All presentation materials: - **Code/Notebooks**: MIT License - **Documentation**: CC-BY-4.0 - **Media/Graphics**: CC-BY-4.0 - **Videos**: CC-BY-4.0 **You are free to**: - Use for any purpose - Modify and adapt - Distribute and share - Use commercially **You must**: - Give appropriate credit - Link to original source - Indicate changes made --- ## Contact & Support **Questions about materials?** - Email: presentations@yourdomain.com - GitHub: Open an issue - Discord: #presentation-materials channel **Need custom materials?** We can help! Contact us for: - Custom presentations for your event - Branded materials for your organization - Professional video production - Print design services --- ## Quick Links **Download All Materials**: ```bash git clone https://github.com/yourusername/gazebo-mcp.git cd gazebo-mcp/ros2_gazebo_mcp/presentations/ ./download_all.sh ``` **View Online**: - Presentations: https://presentations.yourdomain.com - Videos: https://youtube.com/yourhannel - Notebooks: https://mybinder.org/yourrepo **Contribute**: - GitHub: https://github.com/yourusername/gazebo-mcp - Guidelines: CONTRIBUTING.md --- **Ready to present?** 🎤 Start with `main_deck/presentation.pptx` and customize for your audience! Remember: The best presentations are well-practiced. Review materials multiple times before delivering live. Good luck! 🚀