Week 8

Hello everyone! Welcome to my Week 8 update on my Google Summer of Code (GSOC) project. This week has been filled with both accomplishments and challenges as I continued to work on Prototype 2 for the Visual Circuit webpage. Let’s delve into the details of what I have achieved and the obstacles I encountered.

Progress on Prototype 2:

As mentioned in the previous week’s goals, the first two steps of Prototype 2 were successfully completed. I established the proper connection between the Visual Circuit platform and the launched Gazebo world. Additionally, I successfully launched the Gazebo world within the platform, creating an interactive workspace for the robot.

Challenges with Sample Code or Exercise:

The final step of Prototype 2 involved creating sample code or exercises that would enable the needed helpers to be launched and allow robotics-related exercises to run seamlessly on the platform. However, I faced challenges in replicating the exact method used by the Robotics Academy, which resulted in some setbacks. Despite my efforts, the attempt to mimic their approach was not successful.

Goals of Week-9:

Run Any Robotics Application in Prototype:

The first goal is to successfully run any robotics application within the Prototype 2 environment. This will involve testing various applications to ensure smooth execution and interaction with the platform.

Run the Same Application by Single Python File in Zip:

To streamline the execution process, I will work on enabling the execution of a robotics application using a single Python file contained within a zip file. This enhancement will offer a more user-friendly approach for running applications within the platform.

Run the Same Application with Multiple Other File Support:

Building upon the previous goal, I aim to expand the functionality to support running a robotics application that requires multiple other files alongside the main Python file. This will further enhance the platform’s flexibility and usability.

Create a Robotics Application from Visual Circuit and Run it Locally.

Run the Same Application Created from Visual Circuit inside the Prototype:

The final goal is to seamlessly integrate the robotics application created from Visual Circuit into the Prototype 2 environment. This will enable users to effortlessly transition from development to execution within the platform.