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There is a library called RGBDslam which can use the Kinect, and doesn't require odometry. This has been tested on Fuerte and Indigo, and the github repository also has a Kinetic branch.
For the ros wiki page: http://wiki.ros.org/rgbdslam
For the github repo: https://github.com/felixendres/rgbdslam_v2
I assume if the above works you don't need to fake the laser scanner?
According to a forum, the power supply is rated for 12V, 2.67A. 12V batteries are not uncommon, but you'll have to be a bit more careful about the 2.67A rating. You may also need to solder your own connectors.