Robotics System Toolbox Support Package for Universal Robots UR Series Manipulators
Connect and control Universal Robots UR Series manipulators using MATLAB and Simulink
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19 Jun 2024
Robotics System Toolbox Support Package for Universal Robots UR Series Manipulators
Using the Robotics System Toolbox Support Package for Universal Robots UR Series Manipulators, you can prototype algorithms and perform simulations using rigid body tree environment, Gazebo and URSim simulators. Also, this support package allows you to connect with Universal Robots hardware to test and validate your algorithms. For urROSNode, you can also automatically generate C++ code and create a standalone ROS node to deploy on the Ubuntu Linux host machine.
What is new in R2024a?
Features
The new API urROS2Node enables connection over ROS 2. It maintains the functionality of the existing urROSNode (earlier universalrobot), supporting existing functions, ensuring compatibility and ease of transition to ROS 2. The hardware setup now offers ROS 2 Humble connectivity, complementing existing ROS features.
- Control Universal Robots cobots using MATLAB with the Universal Robots ROS Driver packages, offering connectivity for both ROS 2 through the ROS 2 Driver (Humble branch) and ROS via the ROS Driver.
- Enable External Control over ROS using MathWorks provided “MATLAB URCap for External Control”
- Prototype UR Cobot applications using pre-built algorithms in URSim or Gazebo simulation and verify the same on a hardware using connected I/O.
- Deploy your Cobot applications as a standalone ROS node that communicates with UR Cobots.
- Design real world robotics applications with vision processing and deep learning in MATLAB and validate them with UR Cobots.
(*) for additional information please refer to https://www.mathworks.com/universal-robots-cobots.html
Installation
Step 1: MATLAB installation
Start the installation process by visiting the MathWorks official installation instructions webpage through this link.
During installation, please select the following products:
- MATLAB
- Robotics System Toolbox
- ROS Toolbox
Step 2: Support Package Installation
To install the Robotics System Toolbox Support Package for Universal Robots UR Series Manipulators, please follow the detailed steps provided on this link. After installing the Robotics System Toolbox Support Package for Universal Robots UR Series Manipulators, follow these instructions:
Post-Installation Options:
- Setup Now (Recommended): On clicking 'Setup Now' this initiates guided hardware setup screens immediately after the support package installation concludes. - Follow the on-screen instructions for ROS package installations and network configurations.
- Setup Later: On choosing the 'Setup Later' option, it closes the installation window without starting the hardware setup. - Hardware setup can be initiated anytime from the Add-Ons Manager, as described in the “Hardware Setup” section of the provided link.
*Note: If you have download or installation problem, please contact - Technical Support
Supported Hardware and Interface
This support package supports below mentioned hardware using ROS interface.
- Universal Robots E Series Manipulators
- Universal Robots CB Series Manipulators
*Note: UR Polyscope version tested is 5.11.1.108318 for UR E Series
Documentation
Getting Started Example
- Getting Started with Connecting and Controlling a UR5e Cobot from Universal Robots using ROS 2 - MATLAB & Simulink - MathWorks India
- Getting Started with Connecting and Controlling a UR5e Cobot from Universal Robots
- Getting Started with Standalone ROS Node Generation for Universal Robots
Application Examples
- Intelligent Bin Picking in MATLAB with Universal Robots UR5e Cobot
- Intelligent Bin Picking in Simulink with Universal Robots UR5e Cobot
- Simulate a Universal Robots UR5 Using MATLAB and Gazebo for Glue Dispensing on a Windshield
Videos
- Developing a Pick-And-Place Application in MATLAB and Simulink
- Designing Robot Manipulator Algorithms
- Empower Your Robots with AI using MATLAB
- Design Industrial Robot Applications from Perception to Motion
- Simulink Blocks for Robot Manipulators and Safe Trajectory Tracking Control
Notes
1. This hardware support package is functional for R2022b and beyond.
2. Use ‘’Comments and Ratings’’ section to share your experience and rate the support package. For installation issues with this support package or for any technical queries, please contact MathWorks Technical Support.
MATLAB Release Compatibility
Created with
R2022b
Compatible with R2022b to R2024b
Platform Compatibility
Windows macOS (Apple silicon) macOS (Intel) LinuxTags
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