robodog 0.1.2

A Python library for controlling AlphaDog robotic dogs

robodog

A Python library for controlling AlphaDog robotic dogs.

Features

• Automated ROS connection management
• Multiple control modes (standing, walking, dancing, etc.)
• Real-time status monitoring
• Dynamic parameter configuration
• Elegant context manager support
• Comprehensive error handling
• Type annotation support

Installation

pip install robodog

Quick Start

1. Ensure your computer is on the same network as the robotic dog
2. Note the IP address of the robotic dog (default: 10.10.10.10)

Basic Example

from robodog import Dog
from robodog.config import UserMode
import time

# Connect to the dog using default IP
with Dog() as dog:
    # Switch to normal mode
    dog.set_user_mode(UserMode.NORMAL)
    
    # Adjust standing height
    dog.set_parameters({'body_height': 0.25})
    time.sleep(2)
    
    # Restore default height
    dog.set_parameters({'body_height': 0.23})

Core Features

• Switch between user modes (normal, quiet, kids, etc.)
• Adjust body posture (height, tilt, etc.)
• Real-time status monitoring

Check the examples directory for more examples.

User Modes

Available user modes:

• UserMode.NORMAL: Normal mode
• UserMode.QUIET: Quiet mode
• UserMode.KIDS: Kids mode
• UserMode.EXTREME: Extreme mode
• UserMode.DANCE: Dance mode
• UserMode.MUTE: Mute mode
• UserMode.LONG_ENDURANCE: Long endurance mode

Basic parameters:

• body_height: Body height (default 0.23)
• roll: Roll angle
• pitch: Pitch angle
• yaw: Yaw angle

Contributing

Issues and pull requests are welcome. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss proposed changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For questions or suggestions:

• Submit GitHub Issues
• Email: [e-mail]