# Need a Hand?

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## [About the Need a Hand? category](https://forum.oceansoft.org/t/about-the-need-a-hand-category/30)

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**Author:** [@toby](https://forum.oceansoft.org/u/toby)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.oceansoft.org/t/about-the-need-a-hand-category/30 "2026-01-30T00:04:37Z")

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## [Getting Started in Maritime Robotics Software - No Hardware Required](https://forum.oceansoft.org/t/getting-started-in-maritime-robotics-software-no-hardware-required/41)

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**Author:** [@isaac](https://forum.oceansoft.org/u/isaac)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.oceansoft.org/t/getting-started-in-maritime-robotics-software-no-hardware-required/41 "2026-02-10T05:21:02Z")

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If you’re new here and not sure where to begin, start with the Maritime Robotics Landscape “Getting Started” guide: https://ros-maritime.oceansoft.org/getting\_started/ You don’t need a robot or access to water to start …