The PR2 robot is fully integrated with ROS, providing the power of all the ROS developer tools and out-of-the-box functionality for everything from full system calibration to manipulation.
We are using the PR2 for a variety of projects, including research in online sensor self-calibration for ‘power-on-and-go’ robotic systems. We are also interested in designing adaptive systems that can facilitate free-form interaction and perform robustly in social situations with children as well as adults, able-bodied as well as those with disabilities. To interact effectively with humans, we aim to make the PR2 possess verbal and nonverbal communication skills, such as speech and body language.