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Robot Application Programming Interface Delegate (RAPID), Version 2

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About this technology

Overview

RAPID is a software reference implementation framework for remote operations. The technology promotes interoperability between robot software modules and includes a standard programming interface and data distribution middleware. RAPID facilitates integration of experimental robot software modules created by a distributed development team; improves the compatibility and reusability of robotic functions; and offers speed prototype robot development in a wide range of configurations and environments.