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My modification was to convert the kinematics and specifications of the design in the environment(environment.py) so that , the environment would contain a 3 Degree of Freedom arm, and train it to chase the Blue Box.\n \n[Refer this link](https://github.com/MorvanZhou/train-robot-arm-from-scratch)\n\n# Running the whole thing\n\n```\ngit clone https://github.com/abhijithneilabraham/Catch_me_sim/\n```\n\n```\ncd chaser\n```\n\nrun \n\n```\npip install -r requirements.txt\n```\nand then run\n\n```\npython main.py\n```\n\n\nWhen an input is asked, input \"train\" for training the environment,(also consider changing the parameters like MAX_EPISODES and MAX_STEPS to see what the outcome is.) else for seeing the Simulation in action, enter \"test\" .\n\n\n\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fabhijithneilabraham%2Fcatch_me_sim","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fabhijithneilabraham%2Fcatch_me_sim","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fabhijithneilabraham%2Fcatch_me_sim/lists"}