R2P: An open source hardware and software modular approach to robot prototyping

Andrea Bonarini, Matteo Matteucci, Martino Migliavacca, Davide Rizzi

Abstract: Highlights•R2P dramatically reduces the time and efforts required to build a prototype robot.•Modular approach common in software development is extended to the hardware level.•R2P provides hardware smart modules, a protocol for real-time communication, a middleware and development tools.•The open source hardware and software approach enables people to contribute.