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Is it okay to use ROS Navigation Stack for a heavy(200kg +) robot?

asked 2022-06-06 04:15:31 -0600

rajs gravatar image

Hello, I wanted to know if we can use the amcl, move_base along with existing planners like TEB and cost maps plugins for a robot weighing 200+ kgs? I intend to operate the robot at an average velocity of 0.7 m/s. I am more concerned about path tracking rather than localization. Thank you in advance

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answered 2022-06-08 12:37:22 -0600

Alex-SSoM gravatar image

Assuming the robot hardware is mechanically strong enough to control it, I don't see why you wouldn't be able to use the navigation stack.

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answered 2022-06-09 03:57:35 -0600

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ROS is the software part of the robot and it's the logic that commands how the robot behaves to diverse scenarios, I think the weight here is linked directly to the motors' torque and the motor controller most be powerful enough to drive the motor and for the sake of completeness with a strong rigid chassis and wheels you will be good to go.

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