Safety .............................................................................................................................................. 10
General Warnings ................................................................................................................................... 10
E-Stop and Lockout ................................................................................................................................. 10
Performance Recommendations ............................................................................................................ 11
Electrical System ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Lifting and Transport ............................................................................................................................... 11
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................ 12
PC Setup .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Connecting Computer ............................................................................................................................. 12
Connecting Power ................................................................................................................................... 12
Verification .............................................................................................................................................. 14
ROS-Based Teleoperation ....................................................................................................................... 15
Operation ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Control Protocol ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Python ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
C++ .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Battery & Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 19
Charging .................................................................................................................................................. 19
Battery Care ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Wheels .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Chassis ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
Tips and Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 21
Mechanical Tips ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................... 21
A. PC Setup ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Python ..................................................................................................................................................... 22
ROS .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
C++ .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
B. Product Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 24
C. Service and Support ..................................................................................................................... 25
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