Robot

What This Skill Does

The Robot skill is a comprehensive agent module designed to assist in the lifecycle of robotics engineering, from hobbyist Arduino/ESP32 projects to sophisticated industrial automation. It acts as an expert systems architect and firmware engineer, helping you manage hardware inventories, structure ROS2 project environments, and implement complex motion planning. By adhering to a tiered memory structure (stored in ~/robot/), the agent ensures that hardware configurations, previous code failures, and project-specific constraints are remembered across sessions, preventing the repetition of common mistakes like voltage mismatches or pin conflicts.

Installation

To install this skill, use the ClawHub command-line tool. Ensure you have the necessary permissions for file-system access in the target project directory, as the skill will create and maintain a directory structure at ~/robot/ to manage your hardware logs and project files.

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/ivangdavila/robot

Use Cases

• Hobbyist Robotics: Rapid prototyping with Arduino, ESP32, or Raspberry Pi. The skill helps with wiring diagrams, peripheral selection, and debugging firmware crashes caused by board-specific nuances like flash pin usage or input-only GPIOs.
• ROS2 Middleware Development: Setting up workspaces, node communication, parameter tuning, and integrating sensors or LiDARs with Navigation2 and MoveIt.
• Industrial Automation: Programming industrial arms (ABB, KUKA, UR). The skill provides a framework for generating safe, bounded motion code, prioritizing simulation via Gazebo or manufacturer-specific software before deploying to physical hardware.
• Debugging and Hardware Maintenance: A systematic way to track what has gone wrong in previous builds using the corrections.md log, ensuring that you don't repeat electrical or logical errors.

Example Prompts

1. "I'm building a two-wheel differential drive robot using an ESP32 and two stepper motors. Can you help me set up the pins and suggest a motor driver for 12V operation?"
2. "I'm getting a ROS2 transform error when trying to run MoveIt on my Universal Robot UR5. Check my project logs and suggest a way to verify my URDF model."
3. "I have an Arduino Nano and an HC-SR04 sensor. I keep getting inconsistent readings. How should I wire the ground and power rails to prevent noise?"

Tips & Limitations

• Safety First: Always use simulation before physical movement, especially with industrial manipulators. The skill will enforce safety checks if properly prompted.
• Hardware Honesty: Always provide the exact board model and voltage. 'Arduino' is too vague; specify 'Arduino Uno R3' or 'ESP32-WROOM-32' to ensure the skill applies the correct pin mappings.
• Version Control: Always specify your environment (e.g., ROS2 Humble, Arduino IDE 2.0). The skill performs best when it knows your library and OS versions.
• Limitations: The agent relies on the accuracy of the user's inventory documentation. Keep your inventory.md updated to prevent the agent from suggesting incompatible hardware.