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What is the most efficient way to control and manage task nodes?

asked 2017-04-13 17:02:04 -0500

mclambchops
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Mainly, starting a task node if a sensor condition is met, running the task node (sensing, processing, and actuating necessary to complete goal), ending the task upon meeting end condition, and repeating the process for the next task. I am very new to ROS, so any help would be appreciated.

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answered 2017-04-13 17:53:53 -0500

NEngelhard
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This is normally done as an action. Your task node will run an action server and wait until the action is requested by another node. After finishing the task, your node will simply wait again until it is used again.

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Thank you. Looking into it now.

mclambchops ( 2017-04-13 18:06:17 -0500 )edit

Could actionlib be used also for different tasks such as navigation and manipulation? For example, patrolling around in a room and once you spot small objects on the ground, pick them up, place them on a table and continue patrolling. Can a behavior like this be implemented with actionlib?

dmkarage ( 2018-09-25 07:54:57 -0500 )edit

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