Boxer UGV Tutorials¶
Warning
These tutorials have been superceded. Find the latest Boxer tutorials at docs.clearpathrobotics.com.
Note
This guide is for the Boxer 2.4, released in November 2021. The Boxer 2.4 is not compatible with the older Boxer. Owners of previous-generation Boxers should refer to the documentation here
This package supplies Sphinx-based tutorial content to assist you with setting up and operating your Boxer mobile robot. The tutorials topics are listed in the left column, and presented in the suggested reading order.
Warning
These tutorials assume that you are comfortable working with ROS. We recommend starting with our ROS tutorial if you are not familiar with ROS already.
Simulation is a logical place for most users to start, as this is universally applicable; understanding how to effectively operate Boxer in simulation is valuable whether you are in the testing phase with software you intend to ultimately deploy on a real Boxer, or you do not have one and are simply exploring the platform’s capabilities.
Boxer Overview gives a comprehensive look at the physical Boxer and how the backpack PC communicates with the underlying platform
Driving covers how to teleoperate Boxer using the remote control, a well as safety procedures for operating the real robot. Anyone working with a physical robot should be familiar with this section.
The remainder of the subjects are focused mainly on configuring, using, and maintaining the physical platform. If you are a lab administrator rather than direct platform user, you may wish to skip the introductory chapters and jump straight to these ones.