feat: teleoperate in node

docs/conventions.md

@@ -557,3 +557,81 @@ const STS3215_REGISTERS = {
 5. **Skipping Intermediate Delays**: Not waiting for motor register writes to take effect → inconsistent state
 
 **This sequence debugging took extensive analysis to solve. Future implementations MUST follow this exact pattern to maintain Python compatibility.**
+
+#### CRITICAL: Smooth Motor Control Recipe (PROVEN WORKING)
+
+**These patterns provide buttery-smooth, responsive motor control. Deviating from this recipe causes stuttering, lag, or poor responsiveness.**
+
+##### 🚀 Performance Optimizations (KEEP THESE!)
+
+**1. Optimal Step Size**
+
+- **✅ PERFECT**: `25` units per keypress (responsive but not jumpy)
+- **❌ WRONG**: `5` units (too sluggish) or `100` units (too aggressive)
+
+**2. Minimal Motor Communication Delay**
+
+- **✅ PERFECT**: `1ms` delay between motor commands
+- **❌ WRONG**: `5ms+` delays cause stuttering
+
+**3. Smart Motor Updates (CRITICAL FOR SMOOTHNESS)**
+
+- **✅ PERFECT**: Only send commands for motors that actually changed
+- **✅ PERFECT**: Use `0.5` unit threshold to detect meaningful changes
+- **❌ WRONG**: Send ALL motor positions every time (causes serial bus conflicts)
+
+**4. Change Detection Threshold**
+
+- **✅ PERFECT**: `0.5` units prevents micro-movements and unnecessary commands
+- **❌ WRONG**: `0.1` units (too sensitive) or no threshold (constant spam)
+
+##### 🎯 Teleoperation Loop Best Practices
+
+**1. Eliminate Display Spam**
+
+- **✅ PERFECT**: Minimal loop with just duration checks and 100ms delay
+- **❌ WRONG**: Constant position reading and display updates (causes 90ms+ lag)
+
+**2. Event-Driven Keyboard Input**
+
+- **✅ PERFECT**: Use `process.stdin.on("data")` for immediate response
+- **❌ WRONG**: Polling-based input with timers (adds delay)
+
+##### 🔧 Hardware Communication Patterns
+
+**1. Discrete Step-Based Control**
+
+- **✅ PERFECT**: Immediate position updates on keypress
+- **❌ WRONG**: Continuous/velocity-based control (causes complexity and lag)
+
+**2. Direct Motor Position Writing**
+
+- **✅ PERFECT**: Simple, immediate motor updates with position limits
+- **❌ WRONG**: Complex interpolation, target positions, multiple update cycles
+
+##### 🎮 Proven Working Values
+
+**Key Configuration Values:**
+
+- `stepSize = 25` (default in teleoperate.ts and keyboard_teleop.ts)
+- `1ms` motor communication delay (so100_follower.ts)
+- `0.5` unit change detection threshold
+- `100ms` teleoperation loop delay
+
+##### ⚠️ Performance Killers (NEVER DO THESE)
+
+1. **❌ Display Updates in Main Loop**: Causes 90ms+ loop times
+2. **❌ Continuous/Velocity Control**: Adds complexity without benefit for keyboard input
+3. **❌ All-Motor Updates**: Sends unnecessary commands, overwhelms serial bus
+4. **❌ Long Communication Delays**: 5ms+ delays cause stuttering
+5. **❌ Complex Interpolation**: Adds latency for simple step-based control
+6. **❌ No Change Detection**: Spams motors with identical positions
+
+##### 📊 Performance Metrics (When It's Working Right)
+
+- **Keypress Response**: Immediate (< 10ms)
+- **Motor Update**: Single command per changed motor
+- **Loop Time**: < 5ms (when not reading positions)
+- **User Experience**: "Buttery smooth", "fucking working and super perfect"
+
+**Golden Rule**: When you achieve smooth control, NEVER change the step size, delays, or update patterns without extensive testing. These values were optimized through real hardware testing.\*\*

docs/planning/004_teleoperate.md

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+# User Story 004: Keyboard Teleoperation
+
+## Story
+
+**As a** robotics developer using SO-100 robot arms for testing and demonstrations  
+**I want** to control my robot arm using keyboard keys in real-time  
+**So that** I can manually operate the robot, test its movements, and demonstrate its capabilities without needing a second robot arm
+
+## Background
+
+Keyboard teleoperation provides an immediate way to control robot arms for testing, demonstration, and manual operation. While the Python lerobot focuses primarily on leader-follower teleoperation, keyboard control is an essential feature for:
+
+- **Quick Testing**: Verify robot functionality and range of motion
+- **Demonstrations**: Show robot capabilities without complex setup
+- **Development**: Test robot behavior during development
+- **Troubleshooting**: Manually position robot for debugging
+- **Accessibility**: Control robots without specialized hardware
+
+The Python lerobot includes keyboard teleoperation capabilities within its teleoperator framework. We need to implement this as a standalone feature in lerobot.js, reusing our existing robot connection and calibration infrastructure from User Story 002.
+
+This will be a "quick win" implementation that:
+
+1. Reuses existing SO-100 robot connection logic
+2. Adds keyboard input handling (Node.js terminal + Web browser)
+3. Provides real-time motor control within calibrated ranges
+4. Shows live position feedback and performance metrics
+
+## Acceptance Criteria
+
+### Core Functionality
+
+- [ ] **Single Robot Control**: Connect to one SO-100 follower robot
+- [ ] **Keyboard Input**: Arrow keys, WASD, and other keys control robot motors
+- [ ] **Real-time Control**: Immediate response to keyboard input
+- [ ] **Position Limits**: Respect calibrated min/max ranges from calibration data
+- [ ] **Live Feedback**: Display current motor positions in real-time
+- [ ] **Graceful Shutdown**: Clean disconnection on ESC or Ctrl+C
+- [ ] **Cross-Platform**: Work on Windows, macOS, and Linux
+- [ ] **CLI Interface**: Provide `npx lerobot teleoperate` command
+
+### User Experience
+
+- [ ] **Clear Controls**: Display control instructions (which keys do what)
+- [ ] **Live Position Display**: Real-time motor position values
+- [ ] **Performance Feedback**: Show control loop timing and responsiveness
+- [ ] **Error Handling**: Handle connection failures and invalid movements gracefully
+- [ ] **Emergency Stop**: ESC key immediately stops all movement
+- [ ] **Smooth Control**: Responsive and intuitive robot movement
+
+### Technical Requirements
+
+- [ ] **Dual Platform**: Support both Node.js (CLI) and Web (browser) platforms
+- [ ] **Existing Robot Reuse**: Use existing SO-100 robot connection logic from calibration
+- [ ] **TypeScript**: Fully typed implementation following project conventions
+- [ ] **Configuration Integration**: Load and use calibration data for position limits
+- [ ] **Platform-Appropriate Input**: Terminal keyboard (Node.js) vs browser keyboard (Web)
+
+## Expected User Flow
+
+### Node.js CLI Keyboard Teleoperation
+
+```bash
+# Simple keyboard control
+$ npx lerobot teleoperate \
+    --robot.type=so100_follower \
+    --robot.port=COM4 \
+    --robot.id=my_follower_arm \
+    --teleop.type=keyboard
+
+Connecting to robot: so100_follower on COM4
+Robot connected successfully.
+Loading calibration: my_follower_arm
+
+Starting keyboard teleoperation...
+Controls:
+  ↑↓ Arrow Keys: Shoulder Lift
+  ←→ Arrow Keys: Shoulder Pan
+  W/S: Elbow Flex
+  A/D: Wrist Flex
+  Q/E: Wrist Roll
+  Space: Gripper Toggle
+  ESC: Emergency Stop
+  Ctrl+C: Exit
+
+Press any control key to begin...
+
+Current Positions:
+shoulder_pan: 2047 (range: 985-3085)
+shoulder_lift: 2047 (range: 1200-2800)
+elbow_flex: 2047 (range: 1000-3000)
+wrist_flex: 2047 (range: 1100-2900)
+wrist_roll: 2047 (range: 0-4095)
+gripper: 2047 (range: 1800-2300)
+
+Loop: 16.67ms (60 Hz) | Status: Connected
+```
+
+### Web Browser Keyboard Teleoperation
+
+```typescript
+// In a web application
+import { teleoperate } from "lerobot/web/teleoperate";
+
+// Must be triggered by user interaction
+await teleoperate({
+  robot: {
+    type: "so100_follower",
+    id: "my_follower_arm",
+    // port selected via browser dialog
+  },
+  teleop: {
+    type: "keyboard",
+  },
+});
+
+// Browser shows modern teleoperation interface with:
+// - Live robot arm position visualization
+// - On-screen keyboard control instructions
+// - Real-time position values and ranges
+// - Emergency stop button
+// - Performance metrics
+```
+
+### Advanced Usage
+
+```bash
+# With custom control settings
+$ npx lerobot teleoperate \
+    --robot.type=so100_follower \
+    --robot.port=COM4 \
+    --robot.id=my_follower_arm \
+    --teleop.type=keyboard \
+    --step_size=50 \
+    --fps=30
+
+# Different step sizes for finer/coarser control
+# Custom frame rates for different performance needs
+```
+
+## Implementation Details
+
+### File Structure
+
+```
+src/lerobot/
+├── node/
+│   ├── teleoperate.ts              # Node.js keyboard teleoperation
+│   ├── keyboard_teleop.ts          # Node.js keyboard input handling
+│   └── robots/
+│       └── so100_follower.ts       # Extend existing robot for teleoperation
+└── web/
+    ├── teleoperate.ts              # Web keyboard teleoperation
+    ├── keyboard_teleop.ts          # Web keyboard input handling
+    └── robots/
+        └── so100_follower.ts       # Extend existing robot for teleoperation
+
+src/demo/
+├── components/
+│   ├── KeyboardTeleopInterface.tsx # Keyboard teleoperation interface
+│   ├── RobotPositionDisplay.tsx    # Live position visualization
+│   ├── ControlInstructions.tsx     # Keyboard control help
+│   └── PerformanceMonitor.tsx      # Loop timing and metrics
+└── pages/
+    └── KeyboardTeleop.tsx          # Keyboard teleoperation demo page
+
+src/cli/
+└── index.ts                        # CLI entry point (Node.js only)
+```
+
+### Key Dependencies
+
+#### Node.js Platform
+
+- **keypress**: For raw keyboard input in terminal
+- **chalk**: For colored terminal output and status display
+- **Existing robot classes**: Reuse SO-100 connection logic from calibration
+
+#### Web Platform
+
+- **KeyboardEvent API**: Built-in browser keyboard handling
+- **Existing robot classes**: Reuse SO-100 connection logic from calibration
+- **React**: For demo interface components
+
+### Core Functions to Implement
+
+#### Simplified Interface
+
+```typescript
+// teleoperate.ts (simplified for keyboard-only)
+interface TeleoperateConfig {
+  robot: RobotConfig; // Reuse from calibration work
+  teleop: TeleoperatorConfig; // Teleoperator configuration
+  step_size?: number; // Default: 25 (motor position units)
+  fps?: number; // Default: 60
+  duration_s?: number | null; // Default: null (infinite)
+}
+
+interface TeleoperatorConfig {
+  type: "keyboard"; // Only keyboard for now, expandable later
+}
+
+async function teleoperate(config: TeleoperateConfig): Promise<void>;
+
+// Keyboard control mappings
+interface KeyboardControls {
+  shoulder_pan: { decrease: string; increase: string }; // left/right arrows
+  shoulder_lift: { decrease: string; increase: string }; // down/up arrows
+  elbow_flex: { decrease: string; increase: string }; // s/w
+  wrist_flex: { decrease: string; increase: string }; // a/d
+  wrist_roll: { decrease: string; increase: string }; // q/e
+  gripper: { toggle: string }; // space
+  emergency_stop: string; // esc
+}
+```
+
+#### Platform-Specific Keyboard Handling
+
+```typescript
+// Node.js keyboard input
+class NodeKeyboardController {
+  private currentPositions: Record<string, number> = {};
+  private robot: NodeSO100Follower;
+  private stepSize: number;
+
+  constructor(robot: NodeSO100Follower, stepSize: number = 25) {
+    this.robot = robot;
+    this.stepSize = stepSize;
+  }
+
+  async start(): Promise<void> {
+    process.stdin.setRawMode(true);
+    process.stdin.on("keypress", this.handleKeypress.bind(this));
+
+    // Initialize current positions from robot
+    this.currentPositions = await this.robot.getPositions();
+  }
+
+  private async handleKeypress(chunk: any, key: any): Promise<void> {
+    let positionChanged = false;
+
+    switch (key.name) {
+      case "up":
+        this.currentPositions.shoulder_lift += this.stepSize;
+        positionChanged = true;
+        break;
+      case "down":
+        this.currentPositions.shoulder_lift -= this.stepSize;
+        positionChanged = true;
+        break;
+      case "left":
+        this.currentPositions.shoulder_pan -= this.stepSize;
+        positionChanged = true;
+        break;
+      case "right":
+        this.currentPositions.shoulder_pan += this.stepSize;
+        positionChanged = true;
+        break;
+      // ... other key mappings
+      case "escape":
+        await this.emergencyStop();
+        return;
+    }
+
+    if (positionChanged) {
+      // Apply calibration limits
+      this.enforcePositionLimits();
+      // Send to robot
+      await this.robot.setPositions(this.currentPositions);
+    }
+  }
+}
+```
+
+```typescript
+// Web keyboard input
+class WebKeyboardController {
+  private currentPositions: Record<string, number> = {};
+  private robot: WebSO100Follower;
+  private stepSize: number;
+  private keysPressed: Set<string> = new Set();
+
+  constructor(robot: WebSO100Follower, stepSize: number = 25) {
+    this.robot = robot;
+    this.stepSize = stepSize;
+  }
+
+  async start(): Promise<void> {
+    document.addEventListener("keydown", this.handleKeyDown.bind(this));
+    document.addEventListener("keyup", this.handleKeyUp.bind(this));
+
+    // Initialize current positions from robot
+    this.currentPositions = await this.robot.getPositions();
+
+    // Start control loop for smooth movement
+    this.startControlLoop();
+  }
+
+  private handleKeyDown(event: KeyboardEvent): void {
+    event.preventDefault();
+    this.keysPressed.add(event.code);
+
+    if (event.code === "Escape") {
+      this.emergencyStop();
+    }
+  }
+
+  private async startControlLoop(): Promise<void> {
+    setInterval(async () => {
+      let positionChanged = false;
+
+      // Check all pressed keys and update positions
+      if (this.keysPressed.has("ArrowUp")) {
+        this.currentPositions.shoulder_lift += this.stepSize;
+        positionChanged = true;
+      }
+      if (this.keysPressed.has("ArrowDown")) {
+        this.currentPositions.shoulder_lift -= this.stepSize;
+        positionChanged = true;
+      }
+      // ... other key checks
+
+      if (positionChanged) {
+        this.enforcePositionLimits();
+        await this.robot.setPositions(this.currentPositions);
+      }
+    }, 1000 / 60); // 60 FPS control loop
+  }
+}
+```
+
+### Technical Considerations
+
+#### Reusing Existing Robot Infrastructure
+
+```typescript
+// Extend existing robot classes instead of reimplementing
+class TeleopSO100Follower extends SO100Follower {
+  private calibrationData: CalibrationData;
+
+  constructor(config: RobotConfig) {
+    super(config);
+    // Load calibration data from existing calibration system
+    this.calibrationData = loadCalibrationData(config.id);
+  }
+
+  async getPositions(): Promise<Record<string, number>> {
+    // Reuse existing position reading logic
+    return await this.readCurrentPositions();
+  }
+
+  async setPositions(positions: Record<string, number>): Promise<void> {
+    // Reuse existing position writing logic with validation
+    await this.writePositions(positions);
+  }
+
+  enforcePositionLimits(
+    positions: Record<string, number>
+  ): Record<string, number> {
+    // Use calibration data to enforce limits
+    for (const [motor, position] of Object.entries(positions)) {
+      const limits = this.calibrationData[motor];
+      positions[motor] = Math.max(
+        limits.range_min,
+        Math.min(limits.range_max, position)
+      );
+    }
+    return positions;
+  }
+}
+```
+
+#### Control Loop and Performance
+
+```typescript
+// Simple control loop focused on keyboard input
+async function keyboardControlLoop(
+  keyboardController: KeyboardController,
+  robot: TeleopSO100Follower,
+  fps: number = 60
+): Promise<void> {
+  while (true) {
+    const loopStart = performance.now();
+
+    // Keyboard controller handles input and robot updates internally
+    // Just need to display current status
+    const positions = await robot.getPositions();
+    displayPositions(positions);
+
+    // Frame rate control
+    const loopTime = performance.now() - loopStart;
+    const targetLoopTime = 1000 / fps;
+    const sleepTime = targetLoopTime - loopTime;
+
+    if (sleepTime > 0) {
+      await sleep(sleepTime);
+    }
+
+    displayPerformanceMetrics(loopTime, fps);
+  }
+}
+```
+
+#### CLI Arguments (Simplified)
+
+```typescript
+// CLI interface matching Python structure
+interface TeleoperateConfig {
+  robot: {
+    type: string; // "so100_follower"
+    port: string; // COM port
+    id?: string; // robot identifier
+  };
+  teleop: {
+    type: string; // "keyboard"
+  };
+  step_size?: number; // position step size per keypress
+  fps?: number; // control loop frame rate
+}
+
+// CLI parsing
+program
+  .option("--robot.type <type>", "Robot type (so100_follower)")
+  .option("--robot.port <port>", "Robot serial port")
+  .option("--robot.id <id>", "Robot identifier")
+  .option("--teleop.type <type>", "Teleoperator type (keyboard)")
+  .option("--step_size <size>", "Position step size per keypress", "25")
+  .option("--fps <fps>", "Control loop frame rate", "60");
+```
+
+## Definition of Done
+
+- [ ] **Functional**: Successfully controls SO-100 robot arm via keyboard input
+- [ ] **CLI Ready**: `npx lerobot teleoperate` provides keyboard control
+- [ ] **Intuitive Controls**: Arrow keys, WASD provide natural robot movement
+- [ ] **Web Compatible**: Browser-based keyboard teleoperation with modern interface
+- [ ] **Cross-Platform**: Node.js works on Windows, macOS, and Linux; Web works in Chromium browsers
+- [ ] **Safety Features**: Position limits, emergency stop, connection monitoring
+- [ ] **Real-time Feedback**: Live position display and performance metrics
+- [ ] **Integration**: Uses existing robot connection and calibration infrastructure
+- [ ] **Error Handling**: Graceful handling of connection failures and invalid movements
+- [ ] **Type Safe**: Full TypeScript coverage with strict mode for both implementations
+- [ ] **Quick Win**: Demonstrable keyboard robot control within minimal development time

package.json

@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
     "preview": "vite preview",
     "cli:find-port": "tsx src/cli/index.ts find-port",
     "cli:calibrate": "tsx src/cli/index.ts calibrate",
+    "cli:teleoperate": "tsx src/cli/index.ts teleoperate",
     "prepublishOnly": "pnpm run build",
     "install-global": "pnpm run build && npm link"
   },

src/cli/index.ts

@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@
 
 import { findPort } from "../lerobot/node/find_port.js";
 import { main as calibrateMain } from "../lerobot/node/calibrate.js";
+import { main as teleoperateMain } from "../lerobot/node/teleoperate.js";
 
 /**
  * Show usage information
@@ -21,12 +22,16 @@ function showUsage() {
     "  find-port    Find the USB port associated with your MotorsBus"
   );
   console.log("  calibrate    Recalibrate your device (robot or teleoperator)");
+  console.log("  teleoperate  Control a robot using keyboard input");
   console.log("");
   console.log("Examples:");
   console.log("  lerobot find-port");
   console.log(
     "  lerobot calibrate --robot.type=so100_follower --robot.port=COM4 --robot.id=my_follower_arm"
   );
+  console.log(
+    "  lerobot teleoperate --robot.type=so100_follower --robot.port=COM4 --teleop.type=keyboard"
+  );
   console.log("");
 }
 
@@ -55,6 +60,12 @@ async function main() {
         await calibrateMain(calibrateArgs);
         break;
 
+      case "teleoperate":
+        // Pass remaining arguments to teleoperate command
+        const teleoperateArgs = args.slice(1);
+        await teleoperateMain(teleoperateArgs);
+        break;
+
       case "help":
       case "--help":
       case "-h":

src/lerobot/node/keyboard_teleop.ts

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+/**
+ * Keyboard teleoperation controller for Node.js terminal
+ * Handles raw keyboard input and robot position control using the keypress package.
+ */
+
+import * as readline from "readline";
+import { SO100Follower } from "./robots/so100_follower.js";
+
+/**
+ * Keyboard controller for robot teleoperation
+ * Handles terminal keyboard input and robot position updates
+ */
+export class KeyboardController {
+  private robot: SO100Follower;
+  private stepSize: number;
+  private currentPositions: Record<string, number> = {};
+  private motorNames = [
+    "shoulder_pan",
+    "shoulder_lift",
+    "elbow_flex",
+    "wrist_flex",
+    "wrist_roll",
+    "gripper",
+  ];
+  private running = false;
+  private gripperState = false; // Toggle state for gripper
+
+  constructor(robot: SO100Follower, stepSize: number = 25) {
+    this.robot = robot;
+    this.stepSize = stepSize;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Start keyboard teleoperation
+   * Sets up raw keyboard input and initializes robot positions
+   */
+  async start(): Promise<void> {
+    console.log("Initializing keyboard controller...");
+
+    // Initialize current positions from robot
+    try {
+      this.currentPositions = await this.readRobotPositions();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.warn(
+        "Could not read initial robot positions, using calibrated centers"
+      );
+      // Initialize with calibrated center positions if available, otherwise use middle positions
+      const calibratedLimits = this.robot.getCalibrationLimits();
+      this.motorNames.forEach((motor) => {
+        const limits = calibratedLimits[motor];
+        const centerPosition = limits
+          ? Math.floor((limits.min + limits.max) / 2)
+          : 2047;
+        this.currentPositions[motor] = centerPosition;
+      });
+    }
+
+    // Set up raw keyboard input
+    this.setupKeyboardInput();
+    this.running = true;
+
+    console.log("Keyboard controller ready. Use controls to move robot.");
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Stop keyboard teleoperation
+   * Cleans up keyboard input handling
+   */
+  async stop(): Promise<void> {
+    this.running = false;
+
+    // Reset terminal to normal mode
+    if (process.stdin.setRawMode) {
+      process.stdin.setRawMode(false);
+    }
+    process.stdin.removeAllListeners("keypress");
+
+    console.log("Keyboard controller stopped.");
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get current robot positions
+   */
+  async getCurrentPositions(): Promise<Record<string, number>> {
+    return { ...this.currentPositions };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Set up keyboard input handling
+   * Uses readline for cross-platform keyboard input
+   */
+  private setupKeyboardInput(): void {
+    // Set up raw mode for immediate key response
+    if (process.stdin.setRawMode) {
+      process.stdin.setRawMode(true);
+    }
+    process.stdin.resume();
+    process.stdin.setEncoding("utf8");
+
+    // Handle keyboard input
+    process.stdin.on("data", (key: string) => {
+      if (!this.running) return;
+
+      this.handleKeyPress(key);
+    });
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Handle individual key presses
+   * Maps keys to robot motor movements
+   */
+  private async handleKeyPress(key: string): Promise<void> {
+    let positionChanged = false;
+    const newPositions = { ...this.currentPositions };
+
+    // Handle arrow keys first (they start with ESC but are multi-byte sequences)
+    if (key.startsWith("\u001b[")) {
+      const arrowKey = key.slice(2);
+      switch (arrowKey) {
+        case "A": // Up arrow
+          newPositions.shoulder_lift += this.stepSize;
+          positionChanged = true;
+          break;
+        case "B": // Down arrow
+          newPositions.shoulder_lift -= this.stepSize;
+          positionChanged = true;
+          break;
+        case "C": // Right arrow
+          newPositions.shoulder_pan += this.stepSize;
+          positionChanged = true;
+          break;
+        case "D": // Left arrow
+          newPositions.shoulder_pan -= this.stepSize;
+          positionChanged = true;
+          break;
+      }
+    } else {
+      // Handle single character keys
+      const keyCode = key.charCodeAt(0);
+
+      switch (keyCode) {
+        // Standalone ESC key (emergency stop)
+        case 27:
+          if (key.length === 1) {
+            console.log("\n🛑 EMERGENCY STOP!");
+            await this.emergencyStop();
+            return;
+          }
+          break;
+
+        // Regular character keys
+        case 119: // 'w'
+          newPositions.elbow_flex += this.stepSize;
+          positionChanged = true;
+          break;
+        case 115: // 's'
+          newPositions.elbow_flex -= this.stepSize;
+          positionChanged = true;
+          break;
+        case 97: // 'a'
+          newPositions.wrist_flex -= this.stepSize;
+          positionChanged = true;
+          break;
+        case 100: // 'd'
+          newPositions.wrist_flex += this.stepSize;
+          positionChanged = true;
+          break;
+        case 113: // 'q'
+          newPositions.wrist_roll -= this.stepSize;
+          positionChanged = true;
+          break;
+        case 101: // 'e'
+          newPositions.wrist_roll += this.stepSize;
+          positionChanged = true;
+          break;
+        case 32: // Space
+          // Toggle gripper
+          this.gripperState = !this.gripperState;
+          newPositions.gripper = this.gripperState ? 2300 : 1800;
+          positionChanged = true;
+          break;
+
+        // Ctrl+C
+        case 3:
+          console.log("\nExiting...");
+          process.exit(0);
+      }
+    }
+
+    if (positionChanged) {
+      // Apply position limits using calibration
+      this.enforcePositionLimits(newPositions);
+
+      // Update robot positions - only send changed motors for better performance
+      try {
+        await this.writeRobotPositions(newPositions);
+        this.currentPositions = newPositions;
+      } catch (error) {
+        console.warn(
+          `Failed to update robot positions: ${
+            error instanceof Error ? error.message : error
+          }`
+        );
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Read current positions from robot
+   * Uses SO100Follower position reading methods
+   */
+  private async readRobotPositions(): Promise<Record<string, number>> {
+    try {
+      return await this.robot.getMotorPositions();
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.warn(
+        `Failed to read robot positions: ${
+          error instanceof Error ? error.message : error
+        }`
+      );
+      // Return default positions as fallback
+      const positions: Record<string, number> = {};
+      this.motorNames.forEach((motor, index) => {
+        positions[motor] = 2047; // STS3215 middle position
+      });
+      return positions;
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Write positions to robot - optimized to only send changed motors
+   * This was the key to the smooth performance in the working version
+   */
+  private async writeRobotPositions(
+    newPositions: Record<string, number>
+  ): Promise<void> {
+    // Only send commands for motors that actually changed
+    const changedPositions: Record<string, number> = {};
+    let hasChanges = false;
+
+    for (const [motor, newPosition] of Object.entries(newPositions)) {
+      if (Math.abs(this.currentPositions[motor] - newPosition) > 0.5) {
+        changedPositions[motor] = newPosition;
+        hasChanges = true;
+      }
+    }
+
+    if (hasChanges) {
+      await this.robot.setMotorPositions(changedPositions);
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Enforce position limits based on calibration data
+   * Uses actual calibrated limits instead of hardcoded defaults
+   */
+  private enforcePositionLimits(positions: Record<string, number>): void {
+    // Get calibrated limits from robot
+    const calibratedLimits = this.robot.getCalibrationLimits();
+
+    for (const [motor, position] of Object.entries(positions)) {
+      const limits = calibratedLimits[motor];
+      if (limits) {
+        positions[motor] = Math.max(limits.min, Math.min(limits.max, position));
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Emergency stop - halt all robot movement
+   */
+  private async emergencyStop(): Promise<void> {
+    try {
+      // Stop all robot movement
+      // TODO: Implement emergency stop in SO100Follower
+      console.log("Emergency stop executed.");
+      await this.stop();
+      process.exit(0);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("Emergency stop failed:", error);
+      process.exit(1);
+    }
+  }
+}

src/lerobot/node/robots/robot.ts

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 
 import { SerialPort } from "serialport";
 import { mkdir, writeFile } from "fs/promises";
+import { existsSync, readFileSync, mkdirSync } from "fs";
 import { join } from "path";
 import type { RobotConfig } from "./config.js";
 import { getCalibrationDir, ROBOTS } from "../constants.js";
@@ -16,6 +17,8 @@ export abstract class Robot {
   protected calibrationDir: string;
   protected calibrationPath: string;
   protected name: string;
+  protected calibration: any = {}; // Loaded calibration data
+  protected isCalibrated: boolean = false;
 
   constructor(config: RobotConfig) {
     this.config = config;
@@ -29,6 +32,9 @@ export abstract class Robot {
     // Use robot ID or type as filename
     const robotId = config.id || this.name;
     this.calibrationPath = join(this.calibrationDir, `${robotId}.json`);
+
+    // Auto-load calibration if it exists (like Python version)
+    this.loadCalibration();
   }
 
   /**
@@ -98,7 +104,11 @@ export abstract class Robot {
    */
   protected async saveCalibration(calibrationData: any): Promise<void> {
     // Ensure calibration directory exists
-    await mkdir(this.calibrationDir, { recursive: true });
+    try {
+      mkdirSync(this.calibrationDir, { recursive: true });
+    } catch (error) {
+      // Directory might already exist, that's fine
+    }
 
     // Save calibration data as JSON
     await writeFile(
@@ -109,6 +119,34 @@ export abstract class Robot {
     console.log(`Configuration saved to: ${this.calibrationPath}`);
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Load calibration data from JSON file
+   * Mirrors Python's _load_calibration()
+   */
+  protected loadCalibration(): void {
+    try {
+      if (existsSync(this.calibrationPath)) {
+        const calibrationData = readFileSync(this.calibrationPath, "utf8");
+        this.calibration = JSON.parse(calibrationData);
+        this.isCalibrated = true;
+        console.log(`✅ Loaded calibration from: ${this.calibrationPath}`);
+      } else {
+        console.log(
+          `⚠️  No calibration file found at: ${this.calibrationPath}`
+        );
+        this.isCalibrated = false;
+      }
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.warn(
+        `Failed to load calibration: ${
+          error instanceof Error ? error.message : error
+        }`
+      );
+      this.calibration = {};
+      this.isCalibrated = false;
+    }
+  }
+
   /**
    * Send command to robot via serial port
    */

src/lerobot/node/robots/so100_follower.ts

@@ -81,6 +81,148 @@ export class SO100Follower extends Robot {
     console.log("Robot communication test completed.");
   }
 
+  /**
+   * Read current motor positions as a record with motor names
+   * For teleoperation use
+   */
+  async getMotorPositions(): Promise<Record<string, number>> {
+    const positions = await this.readMotorPositions();
+    const motorNames = [
+      "shoulder_pan",
+      "shoulder_lift",
+      "elbow_flex",
+      "wrist_flex",
+      "wrist_roll",
+      "gripper",
+    ];
+
+    const result: Record<string, number> = {};
+    for (let i = 0; i < motorNames.length; i++) {
+      result[motorNames[i]] = positions[i];
+    }
+    return result;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get calibration data for teleoperation
+   * Returns position limits and offsets from calibration file
+   */
+  getCalibrationLimits(): Record<string, { min: number; max: number }> {
+    if (!this.isCalibrated || !this.calibration) {
+      console.warn("No calibration data available, using default limits");
+      // Default STS3215 limits as fallback
+      return {
+        shoulder_pan: { min: 985, max: 3085 },
+        shoulder_lift: { min: 1200, max: 2800 },
+        elbow_flex: { min: 1000, max: 3000 },
+        wrist_flex: { min: 1100, max: 2900 },
+        wrist_roll: { min: 0, max: 4095 }, // Full rotation motor
+        gripper: { min: 1800, max: 2300 },
+      };
+    }
+
+    // Extract limits from calibration data (matches Python format)
+    const limits: Record<string, { min: number; max: number }> = {};
+    for (const [motorName, calibData] of Object.entries(this.calibration)) {
+      if (
+        calibData &&
+        typeof calibData === "object" &&
+        "range_min" in calibData &&
+        "range_max" in calibData
+      ) {
+        limits[motorName] = {
+          min: Number(calibData.range_min),
+          max: Number(calibData.range_max),
+        };
+      }
+    }
+
+    return limits;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Set motor positions from a record with motor names
+   * For teleoperation use
+   */
+  async setMotorPositions(positions: Record<string, number>): Promise<void> {
+    const motorNames = [
+      "shoulder_pan",
+      "shoulder_lift",
+      "elbow_flex",
+      "wrist_flex",
+      "wrist_roll",
+      "gripper",
+    ];
+    const motorIds = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]; // SO-100 has servo IDs 1-6
+
+    for (let i = 0; i < motorNames.length; i++) {
+      const motorName = motorNames[i];
+      const motorId = motorIds[i];
+      const position = positions[motorName];
+
+      if (position !== undefined) {
+        await this.writeMotorPosition(motorId, position);
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Write position to a single motor
+   * Implements STS3215 WRITE_DATA command for position control
+   */
+  private async writeMotorPosition(
+    motorId: number,
+    position: number
+  ): Promise<void> {
+    if (!this.port || !this.port.isOpen) {
+      throw new Error("Serial port not open");
+    }
+
+    // Clamp position to valid range
+    const clampedPosition = Math.max(0, Math.min(4095, Math.round(position)));
+
+    // Create STS3215 Write Position packet
+    // Format: [0xFF, 0xFF, ID, Length, Instruction, Address, Data_L, Data_H, Checksum]
+    // Goal_Position address for STS3215 is 42 (0x2A), length 2 bytes
+    const packet = Buffer.from([
+      0xff,
+      0xff, // Header
+      motorId, // Servo ID
+      0x05, // Length (Instruction + Address + Data_L + Data_H + Checksum)
+      0x03, // Instruction: WRITE_DATA
+      0x2a, // Address: Goal_Position (42)
+      clampedPosition & 0xff, // Data_L (low byte)
+      (clampedPosition >> 8) & 0xff, // Data_H (high byte)
+      0x00, // Checksum (will calculate)
+    ]);
+
+    // Calculate checksum: ~(ID + Length + Instruction + Address + Data_L + Data_H) & 0xFF
+    const checksum =
+      ~(
+        motorId +
+        0x05 +
+        0x03 +
+        0x2a +
+        (clampedPosition & 0xff) +
+        ((clampedPosition >> 8) & 0xff)
+      ) & 0xff;
+    packet[8] = checksum;
+
+    // Send write position packet
+    await new Promise<void>((resolve, reject) => {
+      this.port!.write(packet, (error) => {
+        if (error) {
+          reject(new Error(`Failed to send write packet: ${error.message}`));
+        } else {
+          resolve();
+        }
+      });
+    });
+
+    // Small delay to allow servo to process command
+    await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 1));
+  }
+
   /**
    * Read current motor positions
    * Implements basic STS3215 servo protocol to read actual positions
@@ -153,7 +295,14 @@ export class SO100Follower extends Robot {
               // Extract 16-bit position from Data_L and Data_H
               const position = response[5] | (response[6] << 8);
               motorPositions.push(position);
-              console.log(`    ${motorName}: ${position} (0-4095 range)`);
+
+              // Show calibrated range if available
+              const calibratedLimits = this.getCalibrationLimits();
+              const limits = calibratedLimits[motorName];
+              const rangeText = limits
+                ? `(${limits.min}-${limits.max} calibrated)`
+                : `(0-4095 raw)`;
+              console.log(`    ${motorName}: ${position} ${rangeText}`);
             } else {
               console.warn(
                 `    ${motorName}: Error response (error code: ${error})`

src/lerobot/node/teleoperate.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,368 @@
+/**
+ * Robot teleoperation using keyboard control
+ *
+ * Direct port of Python lerobot teleoperate.py (keyboard portion)
+ *
+ * Example:
+ * ```
+ * npx lerobot teleoperate --robot.type=so100_follower --robot.port=COM4 --teleop.type=keyboard
+ * ```
+ */
+
+import type { RobotConfig } from "./robots/config.js";
+import { createSO100Follower } from "./robots/so100_follower.js";
+import { KeyboardController } from "./keyboard_teleop.js";
+
+/**
+ * Teleoperate configuration interface
+ * Matches Python lerobot teleoperate argument structure
+ */
+export interface TeleoperateConfig {
+  robot: RobotConfig;
+  teleop: TeleoperatorConfig;
+  fps?: number; // Default: 60
+  step_size?: number; // Default: 10 (motor position units)
+  duration_s?: number | null; // Default: null (infinite)
+}
+
+export interface TeleoperatorConfig {
+  type: "keyboard"; // Only keyboard for now, expandable later
+}
+
+/**
+ * Main teleoperate function
+ * Mirrors Python lerobot teleoperate.py structure
+ */
+export async function teleoperate(config: TeleoperateConfig): Promise<void> {
+  // Validate configuration
+  if (!config.robot) {
+    throw new Error("Robot configuration is required");
+  }
+
+  if (!config.teleop || config.teleop.type !== "keyboard") {
+    throw new Error("Only keyboard teleoperation is currently supported");
+  }
+
+  const fps = config.fps || 60;
+  const stepSize = config.step_size || 25;
+  const duration = config.duration_s;
+
+  let robot;
+  let keyboardController;
+
+  try {
+    // Create robot
+    switch (config.robot.type) {
+      case "so100_follower":
+        robot = createSO100Follower(config.robot);
+        break;
+      default:
+        throw new Error(`Unsupported robot type: ${config.robot.type}`);
+    }
+
+    console.log(
+      `Connecting to robot: ${config.robot.type} on ${config.robot.port}`
+    );
+    if (config.robot.id) {
+      console.log(`Robot ID: ${config.robot.id}`);
+    }
+
+    await robot.connect(false); // calibrate=false
+    console.log("Robot connected successfully.");
+
+    // Show calibration status
+    const isCalibrated = (robot as any).isCalibrated;
+    if (isCalibrated) {
+      console.log(
+        `✅ Loaded calibration for: ${config.robot.id || config.robot.type}`
+      );
+    } else {
+      console.log(
+        `⚠️  No calibration found for: ${
+          config.robot.id || config.robot.type
+        } (using defaults)`
+      );
+      console.log(
+        "   Run 'npx lerobot calibrate' first for optimal performance!"
+      );
+    }
+
+    // Create keyboard controller
+    keyboardController = new KeyboardController(robot, stepSize);
+
+    console.log("");
+    console.log("Starting keyboard teleoperation...");
+    console.log("Controls:");
+    console.log("  ↑↓ Arrow Keys: Shoulder Lift");
+    console.log("  ←→ Arrow Keys: Shoulder Pan");
+    console.log("  W/S: Elbow Flex");
+    console.log("  A/D: Wrist Flex");
+    console.log("  Q/E: Wrist Roll");
+    console.log("  Space: Gripper Toggle");
+    console.log("  ESC: Emergency Stop");
+    console.log("  Ctrl+C: Exit");
+    console.log("");
+    console.log("Press any control key to begin...");
+    console.log("");
+
+    // Start teleoperation control loop
+    await teleoperationLoop(keyboardController, robot, fps, duration || null);
+  } catch (error) {
+    // Ensure we disconnect even if there's an error
+    if (keyboardController) {
+      try {
+        await keyboardController.stop();
+      } catch (stopError) {
+        console.warn("Warning: Failed to stop keyboard controller properly");
+      }
+    }
+    if (robot) {
+      try {
+        await robot.disconnect();
+      } catch (disconnectError) {
+        console.warn("Warning: Failed to disconnect robot properly");
+      }
+    }
+    throw error;
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Main teleoperation control loop
+ * Provides real-time position feedback and performance metrics
+ */
+async function teleoperationLoop(
+  keyboardController: KeyboardController,
+  robot: any,
+  fps: number,
+  duration: number | null
+): Promise<void> {
+  console.log("Initializing teleoperation...");
+
+  // Start keyboard controller
+  await keyboardController.start();
+
+  const startTime = performance.now();
+  let loopCount = 0;
+
+  // Set up graceful shutdown
+  let running = true;
+  process.on("SIGINT", () => {
+    console.log("\nShutting down gracefully...");
+    running = false;
+  });
+
+  try {
+    // Just wait for the keyboard controller to handle everything
+    while (running) {
+      // Check duration limit
+      if (duration && performance.now() - startTime >= duration * 1000) {
+        console.log(`\nDuration limit reached (${duration}s). Stopping...`);
+        break;
+      }
+
+      // Small delay to prevent busy waiting
+      await new Promise((resolve) => setTimeout(resolve, 100));
+    }
+  } finally {
+    console.log("\nStopping teleoperation...");
+    await keyboardController.stop();
+    await robot.disconnect();
+    console.log("Teleoperation stopped.");
+  }
+}
+
+/**
+ * Display current robot status
+ * Shows positions, ranges, and performance metrics
+ */
+function displayStatus(
+  positions: Record<string, number>,
+  loopCount: number,
+  avgLoopTime: number
+): void {
+  // Clear screen and show current status
+  console.clear();
+  console.log("=== KEYBOARD TELEOPERATION ===");
+  console.log("");
+
+  console.log("Current Positions:");
+  for (const [motor, position] of Object.entries(positions)) {
+    console.log(`${motor}: ${Math.round(position)}`);
+  }
+
+  console.log("");
+  const fps = loopCount > 0 ? 1000 / avgLoopTime : 0;
+  console.log(
+    `Loop: ${avgLoopTime.toFixed(2)}ms (${fps.toFixed(
+      0
+    )} Hz) | Status: Connected`
+  );
+  console.log("");
+  console.log("Use arrow keys, WASD, Q/E, Space to control. ESC to stop.");
+}
+
+/**
+ * Parse command line arguments in Python argparse style
+ * Handles --robot.type=so100_follower --teleop.type=keyboard format
+ */
+export function parseArgs(args: string[]): TeleoperateConfig {
+  const config: Partial<TeleoperateConfig> = {};
+
+  for (const arg of args) {
+    if (arg.startsWith("--robot.")) {
+      if (!config.robot) {
+        config.robot = { type: "so100_follower", port: "" };
+      }
+
+      const [key, value] = arg.substring(8).split("=");
+      switch (key) {
+        case "type":
+          if (value !== "so100_follower") {
+            throw new Error(`Unsupported robot type: ${value}`);
+          }
+          config.robot.type = value as "so100_follower";
+          break;
+        case "port":
+          config.robot.port = value;
+          break;
+        case "id":
+          config.robot.id = value;
+          break;
+        default:
+          throw new Error(`Unknown robot parameter: ${key}`);
+      }
+    } else if (arg.startsWith("--teleop.")) {
+      if (!config.teleop) {
+        config.teleop = { type: "keyboard" };
+      }
+
+      const [key, value] = arg.substring(9).split("=");
+      switch (key) {
+        case "type":
+          if (value !== "keyboard") {
+            throw new Error(`Unsupported teleoperator type: ${value}`);
+          }
+          config.teleop.type = value as "keyboard";
+          break;
+        default:
+          throw new Error(`Unknown teleoperator parameter: ${key}`);
+      }
+    } else if (arg.startsWith("--fps=")) {
+      config.fps = parseInt(arg.substring(6));
+      if (isNaN(config.fps) || config.fps <= 0) {
+        throw new Error("FPS must be a positive number");
+      }
+    } else if (arg.startsWith("--step_size=")) {
+      config.step_size = parseInt(arg.substring(12));
+      if (isNaN(config.step_size) || config.step_size <= 0) {
+        throw new Error("Step size must be a positive number");
+      }
+    } else if (arg.startsWith("--duration_s=")) {
+      config.duration_s = parseInt(arg.substring(13));
+      if (isNaN(config.duration_s) || config.duration_s <= 0) {
+        throw new Error("Duration must be a positive number");
+      }
+    } else if (arg === "--help" || arg === "-h") {
+      showUsage();
+      process.exit(0);
+    } else if (!arg.startsWith("--")) {
+      // Skip non-option arguments
+      continue;
+    } else {
+      throw new Error(`Unknown argument: ${arg}`);
+    }
+  }
+
+  // Validate required fields
+  if (!config.robot?.port) {
+    throw new Error("Robot port is required (--robot.port=PORT)");
+  }
+  if (!config.teleop?.type) {
+    throw new Error("Teleoperator type is required (--teleop.type=keyboard)");
+  }
+
+  return config as TeleoperateConfig;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Show usage information matching Python argparse output
+ */
+function showUsage(): void {
+  console.log("Usage: lerobot teleoperate [options]");
+  console.log("");
+  console.log("Control a robot using keyboard input");
+  console.log("");
+  console.log("Options:");
+  console.log("  --robot.type=TYPE        Robot type (so100_follower)");
+  console.log(
+    "  --robot.port=PORT        Robot serial port (e.g., COM4, /dev/ttyUSB0)"
+  );
+  console.log("  --robot.id=ID            Robot identifier");
+  console.log("  --teleop.type=TYPE       Teleoperator type (keyboard)");
+  console.log(
+    "  --fps=FPS                Control loop frame rate (default: 60)"
+  );
+  console.log(
+    "  --step_size=SIZE         Position step size per keypress (default: 10)"
+  );
+  console.log("  --duration_s=SECONDS     Teleoperation duration in seconds");
+  console.log("  -h, --help               Show this help message");
+  console.log("");
+  console.log("Keyboard Controls:");
+  console.log("  ↑↓ Arrow Keys            Shoulder Lift");
+  console.log("  ←→ Arrow Keys            Shoulder Pan");
+  console.log("  W/S                      Elbow Flex");
+  console.log("  A/D                      Wrist Flex");
+  console.log("  Q/E                      Wrist Roll");
+  console.log("  Space                    Gripper Toggle");
+  console.log("  ESC                      Emergency Stop");
+  console.log("  Ctrl+C                   Exit");
+  console.log("");
+  console.log("Examples:");
+  console.log(
+    "  lerobot teleoperate --robot.type=so100_follower --robot.port=COM4 --teleop.type=keyboard"
+  );
+  console.log(
+    "  lerobot teleoperate --robot.type=so100_follower --robot.port=COM4 --teleop.type=keyboard --fps=30 --step_size=50"
+  );
+  console.log("");
+  console.log("Use 'lerobot find-port' to discover available ports.");
+}
+
+/**
+ * CLI entry point when called directly
+ * Mirrors Python's if __name__ == "__main__": pattern
+ */
+export async function main(args: string[]): Promise<void> {
+  try {
+    if (args.length === 0 || args.includes("--help") || args.includes("-h")) {
+      showUsage();
+      return;
+    }
+
+    const config = parseArgs(args);
+    await teleoperate(config);
+  } catch (error) {
+    if (error instanceof Error) {
+      console.error("Error:", error.message);
+    } else {
+      console.error("Error:", error);
+    }
+
+    console.error("");
+    console.error("Please verify:");
+    console.error("1. The robot is connected to the specified port");
+    console.error("2. No other application is using the port");
+    console.error("3. You have permission to access the port");
+    console.error("");
+    console.error("Use 'lerobot find-port' to discover available ports.");
+
+    process.exit(1);
+  }
+}
+
+if (import.meta.url === `file://${process.argv[1]}`) {
+  const args = process.argv.slice(2);
+  main(args);
+}

src/lerobot/web/calibrate.ts

@@ -782,7 +782,7 @@ export async function saveCalibrationResults(
   // Try to save using unified storage system
   try {
     const { saveCalibrationData } = await import(
-      "../../demo/lib/unified-storage"
+      "../../demo/lib/unified-storage.js"
     );
     saveCalibrationData(serialNumber, fullCalibrationData, metadata);
     console.log(