Software Wrappers for Rapid Prototyping JAUS-Based Systems

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Abstract:

Recent experiences with robots in Iraq have proven that robotic technology is useful to the warfighter but tools are needed to rapidly respond to evolving missions. This paper details a methodology for automatic generation of software wrappers using JAUS to simplify prototyping and development of robotic systems distributed embedded and real-time system software modules. Software wrappers will allow insertion of modules into a visual prototyping environment. The wrappers will intercept module functions and bind them with functions needed to exercise the modules outside of the native environment. Automatic generation of JAUS wrappers will enhance the development environment by reducing rote work and producing consistently behaving module interfaces. The resulting methodology will provide a rapid prototyping environment for use in sensor integration, Operator Control Unit OCU development and autonomous vehicle control.

Author(s):
Smuda, Bill
Author Organization(s):
TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
Descriptive Note:
Conference paper
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the SPIE Defense and Security Symposium, held in Orlando, FL, 2005. The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0010

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TARDEC-TR-14730
Monitor Series:
TARDEC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6.3.1_Optimized Network Functions and Resources; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6.3_Net Management
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Autonomy
Descriptor(s):
*SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, *PROTOTYPES, METHODOLOGY, SYMPOSIA, MODULES(ELECTRONICS), SENSOR FUSION, UNMANNED, ROBOTICS, COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Programming and Software, Cybernetics
Keyword(s):
*SOFTWARE WRAPPERS, *RAPID PROTOTYPING, *JAUS(JOINT ARCHITECTURE FOR UNMANNED SYSTEMS), SOFTWARE GENERATION
Report Date:
2005 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2007 Feb 07