Title: Viconmavlink: A software tool for indoor positioning using a motion capture system,
Abstract: Motion capture is a widely-used technology in robotics research thanks to its
precise posi tional measurements with real-time performance. This paper
presents ViconMAVLink, a cross-platform open-source software tool that provides
indoor positioning services to networked robots. ViconMAVLink converts Vicon
motion capture data into proper pose and motion data formats and send
localization information to robots using the MAVLink protocol. The software is
a convenient tool for mobile robotics researchers to conduct experiments in a
controlled indoor environment.