You can run LeKiwi missions using your keyboard. Follow the steps below to start a mission and control both the base and the arm.
Starting a LeKiwi Mission
On the left sidebar menu, click Live Control.
Under Robot Type, select LeKiwi.
Choose a mission and click Play Now.
Once the feed loads, press Enter on your keyboard to select keyboard controls.
The mission guide video will appear. Click Close at the lower left when you are ready.
Click Start mission to begin and start earning points.
Keyboard Controls for LeKiwi
During the mission, you will move the robot, position the arm, and interact with objects based on the mission instructions shown in the guide video.
LeKiwi has two parts you control during the mission:
The base (body) for moving and positioning the robot
The arm for interacting with objects
Use the controls below as you drive and perform the mission steps.
Move and Position the Robot (Base Controls)
Use these keys to navigate the robot to the correct location.
W – move forward
A – move left
S – move backward
D – move right
Rotation:
Z – rotate left
X – rotate right
Control the Arm to Interact With Objects
Once the robot is in position, use the arm controls to complete the task.
Move the Arm
U – move arm forward
H – move arm left
J – move arm backward
K – move arm right
Raise or Lower the Arm
Y – arm up
I – arm down
Use the Gripper
B – open gripper
N – close gripper
Tilt the Arm (Pitch or Roll)
R – tilt forward
T – tilt backward
F – tilt left
G – tilt right
Reset Position
Q – reset the arm to its default position
Complete the Mission
When you have finished the mission objectives, click Complete mission at the bottom of the screen.
After you submit, you will see:
Mission complete! We’re scoring your mission now. Check back soon to see how many points you earned.
Your mission results will update after scoring is finished. You can check the status in Mission History on your dashboard.
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