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Scripts for running the app_manager on the PR2.

Software Installation

All of the following commands will be performed as SSH on the PR2 as PR2 admin. First, update and install all the requisite debs:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ros-electric-pr2-apps ros-electric-wg-common ros-electric-multimaster-experimental ros-electric-pr2-props-stack

Second, make sure there is no existing applications user or related stale files. Delete the user, group, and any existing home directory:

sudo userdel applications
sudo groupdel applications
sudo rm -rf /u/applications
sudo rm -rf /home/applications

Third, we are ready to install applications. Run:

roscd pr2_app_manager/scripts/
sudo ./install_applications.sh

During the install process, you will be prompted for the name of the robot:

Enter the robot name (e.g. pri):

The robot name refers to the identity of the robot. It is important that it be the same as the robot's host name.

Note: version 0.4.5 and earlier had a bug causing the ssh keys of the new "applications" user to not get set up correctly. If you are using that version, or just want to be sure, run this:

sudo su applications

If you have the old version, you will be asked if you want to set up your SSH keys. Answer "Y" for yes. You should see a random ASCII art square. Then type exit to log back out of the "applications" user account.

If you have the new version, you will not be asked anything, you will just get a regular shell prompt. Type exit to log out of the "applications" account.

Finally, after the script runs and completes successfully, run a test:

robot claim
robot start
roslaunch pr2_app_manager pr2_app_manager.launch

This should run without complaint. If there are error messages, it means that something has likely gone wrong in the installation process. If there are no error messages, you are ready to use the platform. You probably wish to create a QR code first, however.

Creating a QR Code

The QR codes for the PR2s are specified with a variety of attributes stored in YAML to help connect to them. They are generated using the Zebra Crossing QR Code Generator. To create the QR codes, use the "Text" mode, type in the text (examples below) and click generate. When you are finished, you can right click and save or print the QR code image. To avoid the hassle of printing, many devices can read the QR code directly off of your PC screen.

Most robot wifis are unsecured and can be run with a QR code similar to the following one:

URL: http://pri1:11311/
CURL: http://pri1/cgi-bin/control.py
WIFI: priLAN

Obviously, the three instances of "pri" will have to be changed for your specific robot.

Some robots have secured networks. They need an extra line:

WIFIPW: <then the wifi password>