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I am slowly getting all the quirks with the T265 worked out by docking etc. We really need some distance sensing as well so we can get better detail of our surroundings. @DJ are there any plans in adding a distance sensor like a D435 (or D435i since we already have an IMU in the T265).
Just trying to work out what I should purchase in anticipation of some future depth sensing capabilities.
I guess we continue the hunt for depth sensing. At least we have a LIDAR now.
We have Lidar but no mapping and path planning. So what is the Lidar for?
Here’s the link to the robot skill tutorial, it’s super useful for extending or building robot skills: https://synthiam.com/Support/Create-Robot-Skill/Overview
Any of the existing skills can be tweaked or extended. If you have additional requirements, give it a walkthrough
Also, I should add that there’s JavaScript and python scripting in ARC to extend existing robot skills. The NMS specifically has great JavaScript and python commands.
Something useful to use is Synthiam’s Skill Store to discover robot skills. Click Products -> Skill Store from the top menu. There’s a path planning robot skill that could be used here: https://synthiam.com/Support/Skills/Navigation/Wavefront?id=15874
Hey DJ don't give up on ARC just yet, in many cases like mine the whole last summer was ruined by lockdowns and Wannabe cops that were useless security guards. I am slowly relearning scripting again for Java script.1 step at a time but getting there.
@DJ:
If you are still looking for the d435i: https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/intel-realsense/82635D435IDK5P/9926004@PTP that's a pretty good price I assume it is in CAD because had Canada selected
I’m having difficulty wrapping my head around creating a robot skill this product. It’s practically impossible to buy, it’s discontinued, and the api is really buggy and discontinued. How will people experience the robot skill if no one can get the hardware?
Intel makes things so difficult.
anyone else want to make the robot skill? I think it would be quite easy by modifying the Kinect navigation robot skill. They almost do the same thing
I do think at some stage an official 3D depth sensor needs to be supported as a robot needs to be able to judge distance on more than one plane. This going to be crucial for any robot navigation in complex real world environments. Last thing you want is your uber delivery robot knocking down an old lady because we failed to see her walking. There are a bunch on the market but I guess someone has to take a leap of faith and select one to support. What sensor? I said D435 as Intel seemed to have some history in this space and I would hope at least a product roadmap https://rosindustrial.org/3d-camera-survey