samq
Hi all!
Just Joined the community on 10DEC2016Sa and purchased a JD Humanoid Kit. I'm experienced in software design and programming.
Has anyone here tried to simulate the JD Humanoid(JDH) in the V-REP simulator?
The reasons for simulating JDH are to experiment with various algorithms without damaging the real robot and also validate and verify modifications on size and capabilities. Additionally, it would be great learning to eliminate the discrepancies (called "simulation gap") between actions of the real robot in the real world versus actions of the simulated robot in the simulated world by applying noise to the simulation to calibrate/synchronize the robots.
I'd like to set up the simulation, so I'm ensuring that it hasn't already been done.
I haven't learned ARC yet, but it appears not to have simulation capability.
Any suggestions?
samq
That would be a super fun project. It would be neat if v-rep could export the movements in an Auto Position file format to be imported into ARC. That way simulations could be turned into real movements. Does vrep have an export/plugin style ability?
At the moment I'm not familiar with the AutoPosition file format of ARC or how it exacly works. I hope it would support various walking gaits.
I'm in the process of learning V-REP so if it has export/plugin ability.
Thanks for the idea! I'll consider it.
samq
I can help you with any questions you have for import/export. Also, there is a plugin tutorial which shows you how to make your own controls to share within the community.
All of the STL files for every robot is available in the 3d printing section within this community forum, or linked within the robot's product page in the store.
I need the width, length, height and weight of the: 18-RGB eye controller, the ezrobot camera(looks like there are cm placeholders that need filling in), female Clip'n'Play Connection(got the weight), HD L Bracket (weight only), shoulder brackets that connect to the Humanoid body,
for simulation. l couldn't find the specs.
Thanks,
samq
The 18 led rgb eye is inside the head of the jd. I think what you need is the weight of the head?
Might be best to weigh the items when you get them. Otherwise i can give you exact weights on a scale sometime next week.
Getting exact weights next week is fine!
Thanks.
samq
Nice! I return to Calgary middle of this upcoming week and can weigh some parts to assist the model creation.
If need be, i can also take a look with you and we can create an ARC skill plugin that integrates with the software so more ppl can use it. This will be fun
Very interested. Please keep us up to date.