This research endeavor spanned two and a half months. In this time, a viable ROS was found, tested, and validated that could be used by Trinity undergraduates with limited programming experience. These tests were conducted by the first author, an undergraduate in the target user group. With no prior experience working with robot operating systems and with a limited knowledge of programming, this student was able to control a robot with multiple scenarios both in simulation and also physically within a time period of about 25 hours. Due to the success of the tests performed, Player/Stage has been chosen as the best ROS candidate. It is easy to use, capable, adaptable, easy to install and maintain, and well developed. Obtaining this ideal robot operating system has not directly fulfilled the goals set forth at the beginning of the research in order to benefit the engineering programs at Trinity University. However, this research has set the foundation for these goals to eventually be implemented. In this way, this research has helped to ensure a better engineering experience for future Trinity engineering students.