Step 2: Load SmartTemplate robot in 3DSlicer

Open the “ROS2” module in Slicer:

ROS2 module

Click the “+ Add new robot” button:

Add new robot

Configure parameters and click button “Load robot”

  • Robot name: smart_template
  • Parameter node name: /robot_state_publisher
  • Parameter name: robot_description
  • Fixed frame: world

Robot parameters

Observe the SmartTemplate robot loaded in the 3D view:

SmartTemplate loaded

Using the SmartTemplate GUI, move the robot using the arrow buttons and observe the respective motion in Slicer

SmartTemplate GUI

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