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add fake obstacle to /obstacle topic used by costmap_2d

asked 2013-11-03 16:49:30 -0500

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I need to add a "fake" or arbitrary obstacle to the /obstacle topic that my real pioneer 3dx is using to navigate. Is this possible? and if so how? Thanks

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answered 2013-11-03 22:51:32 -0500

Hendrik Wiese gravatar image

You could create a node that provides a fake point clound describing your obstacle.

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@Hendrik _SeveQ_ Wiese thats a good idea how can i manage to do it? do you have any tutorials or links taht could be of help? Thanks

ctguell gravatar image ctguell  ( 2013-11-04 05:56:43 -0500 )edit

Not really, sorry. I guess, you'd have to create the point cloud manually, maybe (in case you only need two dimensions) by linear interpolation between the corners of your obstacle. But don't nail me down on that. I haven't done this before. Someone else could most likely be of better help here...

Hendrik Wiese gravatar image Hendrik Wiese  ( 2013-11-04 08:53:56 -0500 )edit

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