Robot Applications

Control robots based on sensor information

Sensor data collected off the TurtleBot^® can be used to control the robot. Examples of some common applications using sensor data to determine controls for the TurtleBot are shown here.

Functions

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Sensor Data

`getColorImage`	Get color image from TurtleBot camera
`getLaserScan`	Get laser scan sensor readings from TurtleBot
`getOdometry`	Get odometry reading from TurtleBot

Control Robot

setVelocity Send linear and angular velocities to TurtleBot

Objects

turtlebot Connect to TurtleBot

Topics

Get Image Data from TurtleBot at a Fixed Rate
This example shows how to get image data from the TurtleBot and display it at a fixed rate.
Plot Turtlebot Odometry
This example shows how to get, store, and display odometry data from a TurtleBot® as it drives in an environment.
Create a UI for TurtleBot
This example shows how to create a UI for collecting sensor data and controlling a TurtleBot® robot.
Track and Follow an Object Using a TurtleBot
This example shows how to track an object based on color using a TurtleBot® robot connected via a ROS network.