Giving Robots Eyes That Look Left and Right
kamathsblog · x · 2026-07-17
The author added an "eye" display to a robot, allowing it to look around based on steering commands from the cmdvel topic.
When asked about the mobile base used and whether it would tip over, the author explained that adding these eyes makes the robot feel more like it's "observing" its surroundings. They plan to integrate this feature into @AgenticROS in the future.
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