UBR-1 on MoveIt2
Finally using MoveIt on ROS2
Robot & Chisel - Articles
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Latest posts
A New Local Planner
Implementing the graceful_controller package.
Some Thoughts on Robotics Startups
A bit of a different type of blog post.
ROS 2 in Parallels VM on MacOSX
How I'm using ROS 2 on my Macbook
Navigation2 for Small Robots
A dumb robot gets smarter.
A ROSCon 2023 Recap
Thoughts and themes from so many discussions.
Building a Tablebot
This is the dumbest robot I've built in a while.
UBR-1 on ROS2 Humble
Porting to ROS2 Humble
A Review of 2020
A look back at a strange year.
Navigation in ROS2
The UBR-1 is now cruising around autonomously.
Porting EtherbotiX to ROS2
Maxwell and the Robomagellan are making progress.
Mapping and Localization in ROS2
I built a map and localized the UBR-1.
Some Notes on Cyclone DDS
I've been working with Cyclone DDS lately.
ROS2 on MacOSX Catalina
I've got ROS2 Foxy and RVIZ2 running on MacOSX Catalina.
5 Things ROS2 Needs in 2020
Take only what you need to survive.
UBR-1 on ROS2 (Part 3)
Porting the head camera.
UBR-1 on ROS2 (Part 2)
Porting robot_controllers to ROS2.
UBR-1 on ROS2
I've finally started to work in ROS2.
Restoring a UBR-1
I bought a UBR-1 on Craigslist and am working on restoring it.
Outdoor Global Localization
I've managed to get some decent results for outdoor localization of the robomagellan robot.
Compass Calibration
I'm making progress on my outdoor robomagellan robot.
A New Website
The new website is finally up.
Robomagellan Update
It is really starting to feel like spring here in New Hampshire, so I've been reviving my Robomagellan robot.
Robot Calibration for ROS
Calibration is essential for robots. I cover the usage and evolution of my robot_calibration ROS package.
Blast From the Past: UBR-1
A look back at my favorite little orange robot.
Code Coverage for ROS
Introducing a ROS package I've been working on for a while.
10 Years of ArbotiX
A look back at the evolution of the ArbotiX board.
PS4 Controller and ROS
How to configure the PS4 controller to work with your ROS-based robot
Reviving Maxwell (and this blog)
After a five year hiatus, the blog is back. So is Maxwell.
answers.ros.org: A Quick How-To
How to use ROS answers like a pro.
Intel NUC for ROS
A killer small computer for your robot.
It's actually alive!
The robomagellan robot has been fully assembled and tested outdoors.
Buildbot-ROS
How to build your own buildfarm for building your code.
Generating an IKFast Plugin for MoveIt
How to setup ikfast for a better inverse kinematics on your robot.
Blast from the Past: PR-MINI
A look at the predecessor to Maxwell, a mini version of the PR-2
PR-Shelf
PR-Shelf
National Robotics Week (and a quick note on MakerFaire)
Upcoming events and an update on Maxwell playing chess.
Catkin Resources and Common Pitfalls
Catkin Resources and Common Pitfalls
Update: ROS on Arduino
There are a number of ways to connect your hardware to ROS.
Move'n'It
A first look at MoveIt and Maxwell gets another degree of freedom.
3D Mapping is Here
There are a number of 3d-SLAM applications now available in ROS.
It's alive!
I've finally started building my RoboMagellan robot.
New parts on Thingiverse
I've uploaded a couple robot parts on Thingiverse.
Navigating Apartments with ROS
Navigation and mapping in smaller homes.
Maxwell (Finally) Gets a Vertical Arm Lift
A new linear actuator gives Maxwell the ability to reach the floor and the table
Update Palooza
Update Palooza
Maxwell vs Shallow Blue Video
Video of a robot chess match.
Maxwell Wins at AAAI
Maxwell won 1st place in the 2011 AAAI Small Scale Manipulation Challenge.
ROSSerial Released
My first project of the summer here at Willow is now in release.
A New Gripper for Mini Max
New 3D printed grippers for Mini Maxwell.