Hardware

Actuators, sensors, and controllers

Hardware reference

Technical specifications for OctoMY™ hardware integration.

Did You Know?

OctoMY™'s hardware abstraction is designed for hobbyists - you don't need to write code to add new actuators. The actuator configuration system uses a declarative approach where you describe what hardware you have (servo on pin 9, DC motor on pins 5-6), not how to control it. OctoMY™ handles the low-level details.


Reference

Topic Description
Actuators Motors, servos, and output devices
Sensors Input devices and data sources
Lobes Locomotion controller types
Controller interface Hardware controller abstraction
Stanzas Agent behavior modes
ArduMY Arduino communication protocol

Overview

OctoMY™ supports a wide range of hardware through:

  • Flexible actuator configuration
  • Multiple sensor types
  • Pluggable locomotion controllers (Lobes)
  • Arduino integration via ArduMY protocol