update info for robotlab - xarm6

README.md

@@ -8,6 +8,10 @@ To include your latest publications from Google Scholar, update the list of auth
 
 For more details regarding the scraping mechanism, refer to [scholar-scraper](https://github.com/tudordascalu/scholar-scraper).
 
+# Development
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+Follow [the jekyll website tutorial](https://jekyllrb.com/docs/step-by-step/01-setup/) to develop and compile the pages locally.
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 # Run site locally
 
-To run the site locally, we can use docker.
+To run the site locally, we can use docker. 

docs/robotlab.md

@@ -12,13 +12,13 @@ The lab is also equipped with an optitrack motion capture system for tracking ro
 
 The lab should be used primarily for testing robotics platforms so any repair work etc. should be done in the [toolshop](/image-website/toolshop/).
 
-__the UR5e:__ the [UR5e]({{ site.baseurl }}{% link robotlab/ur5e.md %}) is a cobot and as such it is much safer than the standard industrial robot. It is still a potentially dangerous (and definitely expensive) machine, so make sure you have received the mandatory safety instructions before using this. 
+__the UR5e:__ the [UR5e]({{ site.baseurl }}{% link robotlab/ur5e.md %}) is a cobot and as such it is much safer than the standard industrial robot. It is still a potentially dangerous (and definitely expensive) machine, so make sure you have received the mandatory safety instructions before using this. The robots will be used in a MSc course in block 4 so be prepared when using them.
 
 __OnRobot RG2:__ the [OnRobot RG2]({{ site.baseurl }}{% link robotlab/rg2gripper.md %}) is eletric two-fingered gripper that can be mounted on UR5e to grasp and release objects.
 
 __Piab Pneumatic Gripper Kit:__ the [Piab Pneumatic Gripper Kit]({{ site.baseurl }}{% link robotlab/piabgripper.md %}) is a set of vacuum ejector, suction cups and soft grippers for grasping and releasing objects. You may need to use them together with compressors and valves in the lab. 
 
-__uFactory xArm6:__ [xArm6]({{ site.baseurl }}{% link robotlab/xarm6.md %}) is a light-weight cobot with similar degrees-of-freedom and payload as UR5e. However, its tool plate size is different so you may need to create your own mounting plates with 3D printing facilities. 
+__uFactory xArm6:__ [xArm6]({{ site.baseurl }}{% link robotlab/xarm6.md %}) is a light-weight cobot with similar degrees-of-freedom and payload as UR5e. It is possible to use above grippers although they are not natively supported. Read the detailed instruction or contact the lab manager to find a solution for using an end-effector. 
 
 __The Arlos:__ Arlo is an open landdrone platform for teaching and research. We have app. 10 Arlos. These are used in the robot course and thus it should be respected that in block 1 they are reserved for this purpose. This also means that there will be significntly more activity in the lab in this period, so plan ahead.
 

docs/robotlab/xarm6.md

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+The lab space does not have its native gripper and suction cup kit. However, its toolplate and RS 485 connection should be compatible to lab grippers. There are examples for using external device such as [Robotiq grippers](http://help.ufactory.cc/en/articles/3997200-guide-to-use-the-robotiq-gripper-on-ufactory-xarm). Similar programming should be possible for grippers like OnRobot RG2 or other devices supporting serial communication.