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robot_localization publishing to tf incorrectly

asked 2016-08-10 17:18:57 -0500

ras_cal
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updated 2016-08-11 07:02:38 -0500

I have left the robot_localization odom_frame parameter with value "odom" and base_link_frame to "base_link" defaults. The tf tree, while running robot_localization and the robot driver ca_driver with publish_tf set to "false". Looks like this (apparently I can't upload a file with less than 5 points): odom floating. base_footprint ---> base_link (broadcaster /ekf_localization) base_link --> right_wheel link (broadcaster /robot_state_publisher) base_link --> left_wheel link (broadcaster /robot_state_publisher) ....

why is ekf_localization broadcasting base_footprint --> base_link ? and leaving odom floating? (not connected to anything) I can't even find base_footprint anywhere in the robot_localization parameter list. It is part of the robot description. Any help clarifying this would be appreciated.

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Adding image of original tf tree image description

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I've bumped your karma; you should be able to post images now.

ahendrix ( 2016-08-10 18:31:03 -0500 )edit

Thank you. I've posted image.

ras_cal ( 2016-08-11 07:03:23 -0500 )edit

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answered 2016-08-11 12:13:00 -0500

ras_cal
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by changing the base_link_frame parameter value from base_link to base_footprint I was able to connect the odom frame to base_footprint. I can now run the robot and visualize the ekf_localization output in RViz. Interestingly, the base_footprint to base_link transform is now broadcast by /robot_state_publisher

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