How to add the Touch Path robot skill
- Load the most recent release of ARC (Get ARC).
- Press the Project tab from the top menu bar in ARC.
- Press Add Robot Skill from the button ribbon bar in ARC.
- Choose the Remote Control category tab.
- Press the Touch Path icon to add the robot skill to your project.
Don't have a robot yet?
Follow the Getting Started Guide to build a robot and use the Touch Path robot skill.
How to use the Touch Path robot skill
Sketch a path for your robot with your finger (on a tablet) or with the mouse. Use the configuration menu to select the turning and movement speed. These values are specific to the robot and speed. Because this depends on the robot's speed and not wheel encoders, it is not always accurate. With wheel slippage and incorrect timing, this is not a reliable method of navigation. This also does not use the NMS (navigation messaging system), so there are no external sensors being used. Consider incorporating a lidar and use the better navigator for accurate navigation and path planning.
However, to learn about the progression of navigation, this is an enjoyable robot skill to experience. With newer advancements in navigation and mapping technology, this demonstrates the limitations of early navigation methods.
This looks like it will be very useful. On the 2024 list to learn.