Robot controlled with Kinect (video)

Posted on Sunday, January 09 2011 @ 4:50 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Veltrobot is controlled by a Microsoft Kinect as master/slave. The robot is based on a Kondo KHR-1HV. The software uses ROS to run the robot and the NITE package for the Kinect. Pretty cool stuff, you can check it out at Veltrop.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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