Monthly Archives: June 2013

Arm Navigation using MoveIt! and OpenRAVE

While it is relatively easy to add an arm to a robot, it is much harder to make it do anything useful.  When using our own arms and hands, it seems straightforward to reach for an object in space, even when constrained by … Continue reading

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Miscellaneous Updates

Contrary to rumors on the street, Pi Robot does not star in the new film “Life of Pi” although I think a cameo appearance would have been a nice touch.  However, Pi does make several appearances in the “5th Year Anniversary” video by Willow … Continue reading

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