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* Information about using ROSDS to simulate fetch robots
* Button that allows user to run the simulation on ROSDS (no installation required)
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rosject authored and erelson committed Feb 4, 2019
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===========================

Fetch and Freight have simulated counterparts using the
`Gazebo Simulator <http://gazebosim.org>`_.
`Gazebo Simulator <http://gazebosim.org>`_ which you can install locally on
your system.

The Construct Sim provides a way to simulate a Fetch in Gazebo via
*their cloud service* using a single
`ROSJect link <https://rds.theconstructsim.com/tc_projects/
use_project_share_link/4ba9621c-e546-4353-848e-dc7326c8e467>`_ in case you
want to avoid the installation process.

Installation
------------
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with the countertop where the robot will place the cube on the other
table.

Launch it on ROSDS
-------------------------

.. figure:: _static/rosds.png
:width: 100%
:align: center
:figclass: align-centered

As mentioned beforehand, you can run the whole simulation on the
`ROS Development Studio <http://www.theconstructsim.com/rds-ros-development-studio/>`_,
by The Construct, with a single click. The advantages include:

* No installation required
* Any operating system can be used to program Fetch robots with ROS
* You can start testing and programming Fetch robots in 30 seconds!

In case you want to try it, you can just press the **Run on ROSDS** button
to start:

.. figure:: _static/run_on_rosds.png
:width: 200px
:target: https:\/\/rds.theconstructsim.com\/tc_projects\/use_project_share_link\/4ba9621c-e546-4353-848e-dc7326c8e467

Simulation vs. Real Robots
--------------------------
The simulated robot may not be identical to the real robot. In fact, the
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