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DimuthuRobotLib

DimuthuRobotLib is a modular robotics control library for Arduino-based systems.
It is inspired by ROS (Robot Operating System) concepts, but designed specifically for microcontroller-level robotics, where full ROS is not practical.

This library is developed to support hands-on robotics education and research, with a strong focus on practical learning at Nagaragiri M.V. and similar technical institutions.


Why DimuthuRobotLib?

ROS is a powerful framework used in advanced robotics, but it requires:

  • Linux-based computers
  • High memory and processing power
  • Complex setup and dependencies

DimuthuRobotLib provides a ROS-like structure for Arduino, allowing students and researchers to apply similar robotics concepts on low-cost hardware.


ROS vs DimuthuRobotLib (Simple Comparison)

Feature ROS DimuthuRobotLib
Target Platform PC / SBC (Linux) Arduino / Microcontrollers
Complexity High Low
Memory Usage Large Very small
Nodes & Modules Yes Class-based modules
Hardware Access Indirect Direct (GPIO, PWM, Serial)
Learning Curve Steep Beginner-friendly
Educational Use University / Research School & University level

Supported Robot Types

DimuthuRobotLib currently includes reusable control classes for:

  • 🚗 Mobile Robots (Differential Drive)
  • 🦾 Robotic Arms
  • 🕷 Spider / Legged Robots
  • 🚁 Quadcopters (basic control models)

Each robot type is implemented as a separate class, similar to ROS nodes, but optimized for Arduino.


Design Philosophy (ROS-Inspired)

DimuthuRobotLib follows key ROS ideas:

  • Modular design → each robot is a separate module
  • Reusable components → same logic across robots
  • Clear abstraction → hardware details hidden inside classes
  • Scalable learning → Arduino → ROS transition becomes easier

This makes it ideal for students who plan to move from Arduino-based robotics to full ROS systems in the future.


Installation

Using Arduino Library Manager

  1. Open Arduino IDE
  2. Go to Tools → Manage Libraries
  3. Search for DimuthuRobotLib
  4. Click Install

Manual Installation

  1. Download the library from GitHub
  2. Extract into:

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