[Morpheus Chair] Vector ROSDS CloudConnection | T2.Ep.4

[Morpheus Chair] Vector ROSDS CloudConnection | T2.Ep.4

About:
In this video, you are going to learn how to connect to the real Vector ROBOT through ROSDS using the real robot connection tools. You will also use a docker created by betaB0t to connect to VECTOR.

Commands to launch the docker in your local PC:

sudo docker run -e ANKI_USER_EMAIL=(EMAIL) -e ANKI_USER_PASSWORD=(PASSWORD) -e VECTOR_IP=(VECTOR_IP) -e VECTOR_SERIAL=(VECTOR_SERIAL) -e VECTOR_NAME=(VECTOR_NAME) –network host -e ROS_IPV6=on -e ROS_HOSTNAME=(NAME_OF_YOUR_DEVICE) -e ROS_MASTER_URI=http://master:11311 –add-host master:::1 –add-host (NAME_OF_YOUR_DEVICE):::1 -it betab0t/vector-ros-driver

If you don’t know the VECTRO related values, please have a look at the first video where we connected directly to VECTOR:

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ROSject with Simulation and code Plug and Play:
http://www.rosject.io/l/908ce19/

Git from BetaB0t for Vector_ROS Package:

ROS package for Anki Vector home robot
https://github.com/betab0t/vector_ros
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Recent commits:

Git for the Real Robot Connection Setup:
https://bitbucket.org/theconstructcore/rosds_real_robot_connection/src/master/

Git of Vector and Cozmo Simulation:
https://bitbucket.org/theconstructcore/cozmo_simulation/src/master/

Install SDK in ALL OS:
https://developer.anki.com/vector/docs/initial.html

VECTOR API:
https://developer.anki.com/vector/docs/api.html

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Here you can find the list of materials that you will need for this session:
Vector Robot: https://www.amazon.es/Anki-000-0079-Vector/dp/B078T42JCM
Vector Robot Playing Space ( recommended to avoid any problems with flying Vectors :P): https://www.amazon.es/Anki-000-0078-Habitat-Vector-Space/dp/B07G3QSX8G

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Orange Robot:
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Sphere Robot:
https://www.blendswap.com/blends/view/80818

Robot Parts:
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Mars Lander:
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[Morpheus Chair] Vector ROS Simulation | T2.Ep.3

[Morpheus Chair] Vector ROS Simulation | T2.Ep.3

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What will you learn in this post

  • Learn how to launch the Vector simulation and how to launch a Red Ball tracking node using ROS and the
    package created by BetaB0t Vector_ROS

List of resources used in this post

More resources (for real robot)

 

Launching COZMO and VECTOR simulations

If you click in the ROSject provided above (http://www.rosject.io/l/908ce19/), you will get a copy of it on ROSDS (ROS Development Studio)

To launch it, you first need to open the ROSject clicking on the Open button.

Open Cozmo and Vector robots in ROSDS

Open Cozmo and Vector robots in ROSDS

Once the ROSject open, you just launch the simulation by clicking  Simulations–>Select Launch File, then you select  cozmo_gazebo main_cozmo.launch

Launch cozmo_gazebo main_vector.launch in ROSDS

Launch cozmo_gazebo main_vector.launch in ROSDS

If everything went ok, now you should have the simulation up and running:

cozmo vector running in ROSDS

cozmo vector running in ROSDS

You can launch cozmo and vector just by choosing between the main_vector.launch and main_cozmo.launch

You can access the camera, the forklift, the wheels (through the /cmd_vel ROS Topic), imu and the Infra-Red sensors form their corresponding topics. All the topics have the exact same name in the two different robots, except that you have to change the word vector for cozmo.

Launching the Simple Red Ball tracking

To do so you have to launch the simulation you want, in this case, we will launch the Vector simulation as described in the previous section.

Launch cozmo_gazebo main_vector.launch in ROSDS

Then open a Webshell from the Tools Bar (Tools -> Shell), and execute the following commands:

roslaunch vector_ros simple_ball_tracker.launch is_simulation:=true

You should then Open the Graphical Tools from the Tools menu to see the RedBall detection Gui:

Launching Graphical Tools in ROSDS

Launching Graphical Tools in ROSDS

You should then be able to see the robot camera:

redball seen by cozmo and vector in ROSDS

redball seen by cozmo and vector in ROSDS

If you now move the ball around with the move object icon of the 3D view, you can see how Vector follows the ball. You can also move the ball with the keyboard, which will send absolute position commands to the ball. You first need to run the launch file below:

roslaunch cozmo_gazebo move_redball.launch

Then use the Keys below:

“i“=+X Axis,

“k“=STOP,

“j“=-Y Axis,

“l“=+Y Axis,

“,“=-X Axis:

 

Moving the robot around

With the ball tracking enabled, you can move the robot around using the command below in the web shell:

rosrun teleop_twist_keyboard teleop_twist_keyboard.py

Reccomended values:
    turn = 5.55991731349
    speed = 0.1937102445

Seeing the camera

In order to see the camera in the Graphical Tools, you can run rqt_image_view through the webshell using the command below:

rosrun rqt_image_view rqt_image_view

Now open the Graphical Interface as explained earlier by clicking Tools -> Graphical Tools.

Moving FORK and Head

Before publishing the positions of the fork, it is worth mentioning that the fork range is [0.0,-0.8]

Now, let’s go ahead and move it with the command below:

rostopic pub /vector/lift_height/command std_msgs/Floa4 "data: -0.8"

Now, to move the head we use the commands below. Also, important to note that the range of the head is [0.1,-0.57]

Let’s then move the head:

rostopic pub /vector/head_angle/command std_msgs/Float64 "data: -0.57"

 

Where is the IMU

To see the IMU of the robot, you can see the /imu topic using the command below:
rostopic echo /imu

Current known issues

We noticed that there is a drift that occurs when Vector or Cozmo is still.

SPECIAL THANKS:

Our special thanks to beat_b0t for creating the Vector_ROS package.

Also, thanks to TheConstructSim For creating the COZMO and Vector simulation package. and thanks to ANKI for creating COZMO and VECTOR real robots that we can use to play around and learn more about robotics.

Youtube Video

We hope you like the post. If you prefer, we also have a live version of this post in YouTube. You can find it in the link below. If you like it, please consider subscribing to our channel on youTube. We are constantly adding new ROS-related content.

 

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3D Models:
Orange Robot:
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Sphere Robot:
https://www.blendswap.com/blends/view/80818

Robot Parts:
https://www.blendswap.com/blends/view/78357

Mars Lander:
https://www.blendswap.com/blends/view/81264

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[Morpheus Chair] Vector Execute your own programs SDK | T2.Ep.2

[Morpheus Chair] Vector Execute your own programs SDK | T2.Ep.2

About:
In this video we will learn how to setup your local computer to use the Vector SDK to execute your own custom programs to
play with VECTOR. Access all the VECTOR API with 3 simple steps in Ubuntu 16

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Install SDK in ALL OS:
https://developer.anki.com/vector/docs/initial.html

VECTOR API:
https://developer.anki.com/vector/docs/api.html

Setup Script fro Vector in Local computer:
https://bitbucket.org/theconstructcore/morpheus_chair/src/master/vector_scripts/01_how_to_setup_vector_sdk.py

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Here you can find the list of materials that you will need for this session:
Vector Robot: https://www.amazon.es/Anki-000-0079-Vector/dp/B078T42JCM
Vector Robot Playing Space ( reccomended to avoid any problems with flying Vectors :P): https://www.amazon.es/Anki-000-0078-Habitat-Vector-Space/dp/B07G3QSX8G

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OUT NOW on NRW Records:
https://newretrowave.bandcamp.com/album/a-cosmic-funk-odyssey-ep
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Sphere Robot:
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Robot Parts:
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Mars Lander:
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[Morpheus Chair] Vector Unboxing Cozmo comparison | T2.Ep.1

[Morpheus Chair] Vector Unboxing Cozmo comparison | T2.Ep.1

About:
In this video we start a new video series which will revolve around Deep learning (thanks for the amazing support you gave to the youtube poll asking this ).
We will use Vector robot from ANKI as platform to execute our own projects, due to its ease of use and robustness. Its also a very cheap robot for the amazing spech you get.
We will unbox it and compare it with the OLD COZMO. Stay to the end because we have recorded some nice Vector with COZMO play.

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Here you can find the list of materials that you will need for this session:
Vector Robot: https://www.amazon.es/Anki-000-0079-Vector/dp/B078T42JCM
Vector Robot Playing Space ( reccomended to avoid any problems with flying Vectors :P): https://www.amazon.es/Anki-000-0078-Habitat-Vector-Space/dp/B07G3QSX8G

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Thanks to NewRetroWave for letting us use their music.
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New Retro Wave + Bachelor of Hearts Aurora Borealis

Smooth vibes for you retro soul. Listen and enjoy.
OUT NOW on NRW Records:
https://newretrowave.bandcamp.com/album/a-cosmic-funk-odyssey-ep
iTunes: http://apple.co/2r6N1T7

Support:

https://www.facebook.com/BachelorOfHeartsmusic/

Artwork provided by Murryous, who is our featured artist for May. Please support him:
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3D Models:
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Sphere Robot:
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Robot Parts:
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Mars Lander:
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[Morpheus Chair] ROS connection in 5 minutes to Real Robot with RaspberryPi | Ep.X1

[Morpheus Chair] ROS connection in 5 minutes to Real Robot with RaspberryPi | Ep.X1

About:
In this extra video, we run the first AgentSmith Awards and show you how to connect in less than
5minutes to the Robots ROS system with ROS Development Studio, with just a few clicks.

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Chris Macier Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/cwmacier

SmithAgent Model:
If you have been awarded one you have the right to print it and brag around internet ;).
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2282086

Pedetsal:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:163111

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Usefull links:

ROSJECT: Project with all the code one click away:http://www.rosject.io/l/8292943/

Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential_wheeled_robot

Git of MorpheusChair Code:
https://bitbucket.org/theconstructcore/morpheus_chair/src/master/

UbuntuMate DownloadPage:
https://ubuntu-mate.org/raspberry-pi/

RPi Motor Driver Board:
https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/RPi_Motor_Driver_Board

How to publish Image Stream in ROS Raspberry Pi:

How to publish Image Stream in ROS Raspberry Pi

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3D Models:
Orange Robot:
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Sphere Robot:
https://www.blendswap.com/blends/view/80818

Robot Parts:
https://www.blendswap.com/blends/view/78357

Mars Lander:
https://www.blendswap.com/blends/view/81264

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[Morpheus Chair] Simulation to Real RaspberryPi Robot | Ep.6

[Morpheus Chair] Simulation to Real RaspberryPi Robot | Ep.6

About:
This is the last video of this RaspBerryPi RGB camera robot. In this video, we talk about the
code modifications were done to the line follower to adapt it to the real robot needs and limitations.
We also so the setup for the camera. And finally, we see a demonstration of how it performs.

We also ask YOU PEOPLE which new project we could work on next! Any suggestions?

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Usefull links:

ROSJECT: Project with all the code one click away:http://www.rosject.io/l/8292943/

Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential_wheeled_robot

Git of MorpheusChair Code:
https://bitbucket.org/theconstructcore/morpheus_chair/src/master/

UbuntuMate DownloadPage:
https://ubuntu-mate.org/raspberry-pi/

RPi Motor Driver Board:
https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/RPi_Motor_Driver_Board

How to publish Image Stream in ROS Raspberry Pi:

How to publish Image Stream in ROS Raspberry Pi

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Here you can find the list of materials that you will need for this session:
Camera Mount: https://www.amazon.es/gp/product/B075KPLSG1
Servo Mount: https://www.amazon.es/KINGDUO-Soporte-Manipulador-Robótico-Mount-Negro/dp/B07M8LSVMY
Industrial Velcro: https://www.amazon.es/VELCRO-VEL-EC60241-Cinta-adhesiva-fuerte/dp/B00186Q9AK
9V Battery: https://www.amazon.es/Energizer-201537-Pila-6LR61-6LF22
9V Battery Support+Connector: https://www.amazon.es/Ils-Battery-Storage-Container-Holder/dp/B0768DJTL7

Want to learn more about how to Rosify a robot:
https://www.robotigniteacademy.com/en/course/building-and-rosifying-robot-scratch/details/

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Music:
Original Track:https://youtu.be/FBv6rm1lY0w
Thanks to NewRetroWave for letting us use their music.
Here more info:

New Retro Wave + Bachelor of Hearts Aurora Borealis

Smooth vibes for you retro soul. Listen and enjoy.
OUT NOW on NRW Records:
https://newretrowave.bandcamp.com/album/a-cosmic-funk-odyssey-ep
iTunes: http://apple.co/2r6N1T7

Support:

https://www.facebook.com/BachelorOfHeartsmusic/

Artwork provided by Murryous, who is our featured artist for May. Please support him:
https://www.instagram.com/murryous/

Hang Ups (Want You) 4:04 Otis McDonald Hip hop y rap | Dramática
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Local Elevator de Kevin MacLeod está sujeta a una licencia de Creative Commons Attribution (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Sphere Robot:
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Robot Parts:
https://www.blendswap.com/blends/view/78357

Mars Lander:
https://www.blendswap.com/blends/view/81264

#ROS #Robot #rostutorials #Ubuntu #camera #robot linefollower #simulation to real #RaspberryPi

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