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== Conceptual Overviews ==
The Baxter Research Robot platform consists of robot hardware, software (delivered via the software development kit (SDK)), and a number of communication tools to link like minded researchers (this wiki included!).  A conceptual overview for the basic components to the platform can be found in this section.

=== High-level Overview ===
* [[Baxter Overview]]
* [[Baxter Research Software Developers Kit (SDK)]]
* [[Python Interface]]

== Robot ==
At it's core, the Baxter Research Robot platform is a robot - Baxter is the star!  This section highlights the hardware features found in Baxter, with specific pages dedicated to all of Baxter's components.
=== Robot Components ===
* [[Robot]]
* [[Arms]]
* [[Grippers]]
* [[Cameras]]
* [[Head]]
* [[Input and Output]]
* [[Screen]]
=== Component Guides & Tasks ===
* [[Robot State and EStop]]
* [[Sonar Control]]
* [[URDF| URDF (Robot Description)]]
* [[Gripper Customization]]
=== Arm Control Systems ===
* [[Arm Control Overview]]
* [[Arm Control Modes]]
* [[Collision Avoidance and Detection]]
* [[Gravity Compensation]]
* [[Zero-G Mode]]
* [[Joint Trajectory Action Server]]

== Software ==
New SDK software releases are the quickest and easiest way for us to deliver new features and upgrades to the Baxter platform.  We have been releasing new SDK software on a regular interval since we launched v0.5.2 (alpha) 3/26/13, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.  Links to previous releases and our most current release can be found in this section.  
==== SDK Software & Releases ====
* [[Repository Layout]]
* [[Releases]]
** [[Release Changes|Current Version Release Changes]]

== Platform ==
There are two ways to get access to Baxter's internal CPU without going through the development workstation, the Field Service Menu, and a Secure Shell.  These methods are described in this section.
==== System Services ====
* [[Field Service Menu (FSM)]]
* [[SSH]] - (On robot access)


== Reference ==
In the reference section, you will find basic information about the Baxter platform, including interfaces, libraries, and hardware specifications.  This is a great place to familiarize yourself with the platform.
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