Jackal Tutorials ================ This package supplies Sphinx-based tutorial content to assist you with setting up and operating your Jackal_ mobile robot. The tutorials topics are listed in the left column, and presented in the suggested reading order. .. _Jackal: http://www.clearpathrobotics.com/jackal/ :doc:`Simulation ` is a logical place for most users to start, as this is universally applicable; understanding how to effectively operate Jackal in simulation is valuable whether you are in the testing phase with software you intend to ultimately deploy on a real Jackal, or you do not have one and are simply exploring the platform's capabilities. :doc:`Navigation ` is a follow-on to what is learned in the simulation tutorial, as navigation and map-making may be run in the simulated environment. However, this content is applicable to both the simulator and the real platform, if equipped with a laser scanner. The remainder of the subjects are more applicable to the real robot, and have to do with configuring, using, and maintaining the 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. .. image:: jackal_banner.png :alt: Jackal Robot .. toctree:: :titlesonly: :hidden: Overview simulation navigation network startup calibration update