Zoro: A robotic middleware combining high performance and high reliability

Liu, Wei; Jin, Jiangming; Wu, Hao; Gong, Yunchen; Jiang, Ziyue; Zhai, Jidong

doi:10.1016/j.jpdc.2022.04.010

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“…While various robotics frameworks exist, few prioritize user experience and accessibility. Relevant export-oriented robotics frameworks are TalKRoBots [6], ROS [7], ROS 2 [8], E2M [9], Zoro [10], PDRA [11], YARP [12], and the RT-Middleware [13]. In contrast, recent developments in IoT have introduced user-friendly tools like Node-RED [14], designed to simplify IoT application integration and democratize technology for a broader audience.…”

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NEP+: A Human-Centered Framework for Inclusive Human-Machine Interaction Development

Coronado,

Yamanobe,

Venture

2023

Sensors

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This article presents the Network Empower and Prototyping Platform (NEP+), a flexible framework purposefully crafted to simplify the process of interactive application development, catering to both technical and non-technical users. The name "NEP+" encapsulates the platform’s dual mission: to empower the network-related capabilities of ZeroMQ and to provide software tools and interfaces for prototyping and integration. NEP+ accomplishes this through a comprehensive quality model and an integrated software ecosystem encompassing middleware, user-friendly graphical interfaces, a command-line tool, and an accessible end-user programming interface. This article primarily focuses on presenting the proposed quality model and software architecture, illustrating how they can empower developers to craft cross-platform, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces for various applications, with a particular emphasis on robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT). Additionally, we provide practical insights into the applicability of NEP+ by briefly presenting real-world user cases where human-centered projects have successfully utilized NEP+ to develop robotics systems. To further emphasize the suitability of NEP+ tools and interfaces for developer use, we conduct a pilot study that delves into usability and workload assessment. The outcomes of this study highlight the user-friendly features of NEP+ tools, along with their ease of adoption and cross-platform capabilities. The novelty of NEP+ fundamentally lies in its holistic approach, acting as a bridge across diverse user groups, fostering inclusivity, and promoting collaboration.

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