A much easier to use alternative to ROS would be our platform, the DyIO and the Bowler Communication Sysrtem. We use a platform independent communication platform to turn any computer into a robot.  WPI is now using these controllers as the basis for all the intro and advanced robotics engineering classes. <div>

<br></div><div>You would write code in Java (Standard Edition), execute the application of any OS, and communicate to the DyIO for all your I/O needs. We have a ton or tutorials and HowTo&#39;s for accessing the different capabilities of the DyIO. </div>

<div><br></div><div>If there was some interest i could run a seminar about making robots with Linux...<br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br>Kevin Harrington<br>Neuron Robotics<br>President and Founder<br>
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