Embedded Linux OS

The Khepera III, equiped with a KoreBot extension, is running a full standard embedded Linux Operating System. All applications are developped using the embedded Linux environement which provides several major benefits for developpers. The libKoreBot is also provided to interface applications with all the robot peripherals and extensions.

Standard Linux Kernel
The Linux kernel is known for its stability and efficiency. Applications will rely on a virtually bug free kernel and will be unable to cause system failures.

Filesystem in Flash Memory
The KoreBot supports a real flash filesystem. Applications can read, create and modify files or directories for data logging, configuration files reading, data storage, etc…

Support for most Common Devices using Standard Drivers
Most Compact Flash devices and USB devices are supported by the KoreBot using standard Linux drivers.

Support Standard Libraries for Application Development
Application developer can first rely on the standard C libraries, including all the classic utilities of a Posix system. Moreover, almost any library can be ported on the KoreBot, providing a limitless repository for quick application development.

Quick and Easy Installation of New Software Packages using ipkg
The KoreBot distribution is based on the Familiar distribution for embedded devices. It supports the ipkg package system for installation of new software. New packages can be downloaded from ipkgfind website.