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The first part of this article is an overview of the ROS midleware, in th esecond part, we’ll go more in depth in the new ROS version: ROS2. Keep in mind that ROS2 is currently on heavy development, some packages have already been released but most of them are not ready to use. Besides, some[…]
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Robot arms that Génération Robots distribute are aimed at laboratories, R&D units, universities. We are providing in this post a comparison table between our four large size, ROS compatible, robot arms (6 and 7 DoF). Which applications for robot arms in the research field? In a laboratory or in a R&D unit, robot arms are[…]
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We have conducted extensive tests with the Robosense RS-LiDAR16. The results are compared with other LiDAR (Quanergy M8-1, Sick 551 and RpLiDAR A3) to have a better understanding of its strengths and weaknesses. The distance measurement obtained with a LiDAR can be influenced by internal (hardware components, mathematics computations, communication protocols, etc.) and external (sun[…]
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Read our other blog posts from our “LiDAR technology” serie LiDAR integration with ROS: quickstart guide and projects ideas In this post, you will learn how to connect and integrate your LiDAR with your PC or embedded system using ROS middleware on Ubuntu. We will also talk about data fusion (widely used[…]
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Read our other blog posts from our “LiDAR technology” serie In this article, we will list some of the applications using a LiDAR . Indeed, last improvements of LiDAR performances allow us to develop and find new possibilities. The video below presents the top 5 uses of LiDAR technology . It is a great introductive[…]
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Read our other blog posts from our “LiDAR technology” serie How to select the right LiDAR ? Are you looking for a LiDAR with certains specifications but you don’t know which one is suitable to your project ? Do not panic, we are here to help you ! We provide you here with some comparisons[…]
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Read our other blog posts from our “LiDAR technology” serie Definition – What is a LiDAR ? A LiDAR is an electronic component, and is part of the sensor family. More precisely, it is part of the Time Of Flight (ToF) sensor category. A sensor collects data about a physical parameter such as temperature, humidity,[…]
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Did you know that you could program your micro:bit board with only a mobile (and some 4G network)? For those who don’t know micro:bit, it is a single board computer (like Raspberry Pi or Arduino) launched by the BBC in 2015. Since then, this credit card sized nano-computer has conquered the world of education in[…]
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A few days ago, we wrote a blogpost about the RoboCup preparations in Sydney. Today, we learn a bit more about the different challenges that the teams will have to face during this one week contest! Presentations of the different RoboCup leagues If you think about the RoboCup, you will probably have in mind humanoid[…]
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Welcome to Sydney After 1 year in the making, the long-awaited moment is finally here! Today starts the 2019 edition of the RoboCup event. It will last until the 8th of July and this year, it takes place in Sydney, Australia. Génération Robots, as a member of both the FFROB (French Federation of Robotics Football)[…]
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