Architecture, the backbone of robotic systems - Robotics Institute Carnegie Mellon University

Architecture, the backbone of robotic systems

E. Coste-Maniere and R. Simmons
Conference Paper, Proceedings of (ICRA) International Conference on Robotics and Automation, Vol. 1, pp. 67 - 72, April, 2000

Abstract

Architectures form the backbone of complete robotic systems. The right choice of architecture can go a long way in facilitating the specification, implementation and validation of robotic systems. Conversely, of course, the wrong choice can make one's life miserable. We present some of the needs of robotic systems, describe some general classes of robot architectures, and discuss how different architectural styles can help in addressing those needs. The paper, like the field itself, is somewhat preliminary, yet it is hoped that it will provide guidance for those who use, or develop, robot architectures.

BibTeX

@conference{Coste-Maniere-2000-122327,
author = {E. Coste-Maniere and R. Simmons},
title = {Architecture, the backbone of robotic systems},
booktitle = {Proceedings of (ICRA) International Conference on Robotics and Automation},
year = {2000},
month = {April},
volume = {1},
pages = {67 - 72},
}