[ROS Q&A] 154 - How to Detect Collisions with static objects in Gazebo

In this video we answer the following question: http://answers.gazebosim.org/question/20432/ros-gazebo-detecting-collision-with-a-static-object-using-contact-sensor/
- We explain how to set up a robot so that you can detect collisions with static or non static objects.
- We concentrate in explaining the strange way in which URDFs are converted to SDF and the naming problems it gives.

Find more ROS Learning Resouces here: http://www.theconstructsim.com/ros-qa-154-detect-collisions-static-objects-gazebo/

▸ Here you have the ROSject, just click and you will have the exact same code:
https://rds.theconstructsim.com/tc_projects/use_project_share_link/38dc223b-dc01-4a52-a475-26fd2dff26f7

▸ Here you have the git of the same code:
https://bitbucket.org/theconstructcore/contact_tests/src/master/

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http://www.theconstructsim.com/construct-learn-develop-robots-using-ros/robotigniteacademy_learnros/ros-courses-library/robot-creation-with-urdf/