larics / p3dx_config

A collection of ROS launch and configuration files for running the Navigation stack on a Pioneer P3DX robot.
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Doubt in footprint #6

Closed Dhagash4 closed 6 years ago

Dhagash4 commented 6 years ago

What is meant by footprint in common_params and how can I measure it?

dmiklic commented 6 years ago

It is a parameter used by the planners of the ROS navigation stack. It describes the physical dimensions of the robot, projected onto the ground plane. Here is a tutorial describing all navigation stack parameters.