Auto detect map to use based on GPS location

[chadrockey]

Original author: rhick...@google.com (September 09, 2011 19:32:50)

We should support robots that operate in different environments by detecting their location via GPS from the Android device and then loading the corresponding map (issue #44). While not perfect, the GPS location should be accurate enough to distinguish between Willow Garage, Google, and home for example. This makes moving the robot around and conducting demos more seamless.

As indoor location signals improve it may even help with picking the right map within the same large building by know the floor and general location.

Original issue: http://code.google.com/p/rosjava/issues/detail?id=45

[chadrockey]

From archivo...@gmail.com on January 01, 2012 15:18:54
Maybe, location data could be used by gpsd_viewer
http://www.ros.org/wiki/gpsd_viewer