Chapter 6. Wobbling Robot Arms Using Joint Control
Mobile robots are good at getting from one location to another without running into objects around them. Making them even more useful, a robot arm can grasp and manipulate objects in its environment. This chapter features a leading-edge robot that uses its two arms to perform tasks from manufacturing to human assistance and more. The Baxter robot by Rethink Robotics is a collaborative robot that works safely alongside humans without the need for safety precautions. The Gazebo simulated version of Baxter is included in this book for those who do not have access to a real Baxter.
In this chapter, you will be introduced to Baxter in both real and simulated forms. The software for Baxter Simulator ...
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