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velocity_controllers

This is a collection of controllers that work using the “velocity” joint command interface but may accept different joint-level commands at the controller level, e.g. controlling the velocity on a certain joint to achieve a set position.

Hardware interface type

These controllers work with joints using the “velocity” command interface.