I/O Devices

I/O Devices#

Devices are used to read user input and teleoperate simulated robots in real-time. This is achieved by either using a keyboard or a SpaceMouse, and whose teleoperation capabilities can be demonstrated with the demo_device_control.py script. More generally, we support any interface that implements the Device abstract base class. In order to support your own custom device, simply subclass this base class and implement the required methods.

Keyboard#

We support keyboard input through the OpenCV2 window created by the mujoco renderer.

Keyboard controls

Note that the rendering window must be active for these commands to work.

Keys Command
q reset simulation
spacebar toggle gripper (open/close)
w-a-s-d move arm horizontally in x-y plane
r-f move arm vertically
z-x rotate arm about x-axis
t-g rotate arm about y-axis
c-v rotate arm about z-axis
ESC quit

3Dconnexion SpaceMouse#

We support the use of a SpaceMouse as well.

3Dconnexion SpaceMouse controls

Control Command
Right button reset simulation
Left button (hold) close gripper
Move mouse laterally move arm horizontally in x-y plane
Move mouse vertically move arm vertically
Twist mouse about an axis rotate arm about a corresponding axis
ESC (keyboard) quit