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How can I perform forward kinematics in python?
Can I use MoveItCommander to perform forward kinematics? I don't see analogous classes/functions as exist in the C++ kinematics API.
Similar questions have suggested using pykdl_utils instead, but I see that that package last existed in hydro. I also imagine that the package python_orocos_kdl has the functionality, but I'm having trouble finding useful documentation.
https://answers.ros.org/question/2812...
I was able to clone the https://github.com/gt-ros-pkg/hrl-kdl indigo-devel branch directly into my catkin_ws and use it for FK w/o any problems - so far.
from urdf_parser_py.urdf import URDF
from pykdl_utils.kdl_kinematics import KDLKinematics
# pykdl_utils setup
robot_urdf = URDF.from_xml_string(urdf_str)
kdl_kin = KDLKinematics(robot_urdf, base_link, end_link)
test_jt_angles = [0, 0, 0]
pose = kdl_kin.forward(test_jt_angles)
Thanks for the tip you gave me on my question. May still end up going down that route if I run into problems.
Asked: 2018-01-23 18:46:45 -0500
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Last updated: Jan 31 '18
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