In this project, a demonstration setup will be realized as a first step to transfer knowledge about telemanipulation towards the business community. The setup will consist of a robotic arm on a moving platform which can be operated with the use of a haptic device and joystick. The system will be designed and implemented using a component-based methodology which results in a high level reusability of the individual components. Initially, the implementation will be done in ROS.
In the project, the following parts can be distinguished:
1. In the first part of the assignment the robotic arm and the gripper will be installed on the platform. This installing consists of the mechanical mounting of the arm and gripper, and making the electrical connections such as data and power.
2. After that, ROS nodes will be designed and implemented for the individual systems such that they can communicate with each other and receive instructions to control them.
3. Lastly, a structure will be designed and implemented to control the robotic arm with a haptic device and joystick.