openSDK: an open-source implementation of OPEN-R

ABSTRACT

This paper describes openSDK, an open-source implementation of Sony's AIBO development kit (OPEN-R). openSDK is capable of running unmodified AIBO programs (only a recompilation is necessary) on a standard computer, using a simulator at full frame rate (currently only USARSim is supported) or on a different robotic hardware platform. openSDK also offers standard debugging facilities for AIBO programs.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.6 SIMULATION AND MODELING
      I.6.4 Model Validation and Analysis

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.4 OPERATING SYSTEMS
      D.4.9 Systems Programs and Utilities

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.9 Robotics

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation, Languages

Keywords:
AIBO, OPEN-R, robot simulation, robot virtual machine