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20 Temmuz 2023 14:55

Coding Languages Used In Robot Techlogonies

Robot technologies are becoming more and more widespread today and are used in different application areas. Robots can have advanced capabilities in areas such as artificial intelligence, autonomous movement, and image processing. Coding languages play a big role in the realization of these capabilities. In this blog post, we will examine the coding languages that are frequently used in robotics.

Python:

Python is one of the most popular coding languages in robotics. It is preferred as a language used for both rapid prototyping and real-time application development. Python's simple and understandable syntax allows you to write code quickly. Also, Python has an extensive library ecosystem, which ensures that a variety of libraries used in robotics are available.

C++:

C++ is a low-level programming language and is frequently used in robotics. The advantages of C++ such as fast execution speed and low memory consumption make it preferred in robot applications that require real-time control and processing. The use of C++ is common, especially in embedded systems and robotic hardware interfaces.

Matlab:

MATLAB is a programming language and environment that is widely used in areas such as mathematical calculations, data analysis, and simulation. In robotics, MATLAB is frequently used for tasks such as control systems design, simulation and simulation. MATLAB's rich library support and interactive programming features enable rapid development of robot applications.

ROS (Robot Operating System):

ROS is a robot software platform and is frequently used in the development of robot technologies. It has a structure supported by languages such as ROS, C++ and Python. ROS has a wide set of tools used for many robotic tasks such as robot control, sensor data processing, simulation, image processing.

Java:

Java is a language used in fields such as industrial robot control, mobile robots, and autonomous systems. The wide library support and platform independence advantages of Java make it preferred in robot projects.

C#:

C# is a language developed by Microsoft and is used in areas such as robot control interfaces, database integration, Unity game engine and simulations.

JavaScript:

JavaScript is a programming language used in web-based robotics applications. It is especially preferred for the development of robot interfaces and the creation of interactive web-based control interfaces. JavaScript's browser support and extensive library ecosystem facilitate web integration of robotic projects.

Blockly:

Blockly is a visual programming language and is used in robotics, especially for educational purposes. It allows users to learn programming logic by dragging and dropping blocks. Blockly can be a viable option for kids and novice programmers.

Scratch:

Scratch is a visual programming language and environment. It is designed for beginner users and is popular with kids and amateur programmers. Scratch's block-based interface provides a fun and interactive experience while teaching users the logic of coding. Scratch can be used for learning in robotics projects and can be used to teach basic robotics concepts such as simple robot movements, the use of sensors, and the development of interactive projects.

Lua:

Lua is used in robotics as a lightweight and fast scripting language. It is a preferred language especially in areas such as game development and robot control systems. Lua's simple syntax and easy integration support rapid prototyping and customization of robot applications.

Pascal:

Pascal is a programming language developed by Niklaus Wirth. It has been used in academic settings and for educational purposes. Pascal is less common in robotics, but may be used in some specific applications. Pascal is known for being a simple and straightforward language, emphasizing structured programming principles.

Lisp:

Lisp is a programming language used in fields such as artificial intelligence and language processing. It adopts the functional programming approach and provides a powerful symbolic computation capability. Although the use of Lisp in robotics is less common, it is used in some robotics projects, in the implementation of artificial intelligence algorithms or in language processing-based robotics applications.

Fortran:

Fortran is a programming language designed for scientific computing and numerical analysis. It is used in high performance calculations and focuses on optimizing mathematical calculations. The use of Fortran in robotics is generally more limited compared to other languages. However, it can be used in some special applications or scientific research projects.

Usage areas of programming languages commonly used in robotics;

Python:

- Robot control and simulation

- Data analysis and artificial intelligence

- Image processing and object recognition

C++:

- Industrial robot control

- Real-time systems

- Algorithm optimization and performance

Matlab:

- Robotic detection and control

- Simulation and modeling

- Artificial intelligence and machine learning

ROS (Robot Operating System):

- Robot systems integration

- Data sharing and communication

- High level robot control

JavaScript:

- Web-based robot control

- Visual programming and interactive interfaces

- IoT (Internet of Things) integration

Lua:

- Robot simulation and control

- Game development and robot training

- Rapid prototyping and scripting languages

Blockly:

- Visual programming for educational purposes

- Robotic projects for kids

- Developing coding skills

Java:

- Industrial robot control

- Mobile robots and autonomous systems

- Large scale robotics projects

C#:

- Robot control interfaces

- Database integration and data management

- Robot simulations with Unity game engine

Fortran:

- Scientific computing and robotic simulations

- Control software and real-time systems

- High performance calculation and optimization

Lisp:

- Artificial intelligence and symbolic computation

- Robot control and planning

- Automatic programming and pattern recognition

Pascal:

- Robot programming for educational purposes

- Simple robot projects and simulations

- Developing algorithm and logical thinking skills

Scratch:

- Visual programming for educational purposes

- Robotics projects and games for kids

- Learning basic coding concepts

Programming languages used in robotics play an important role in robot control, simulation, data analysis, artificial intelligence, image processing and many more. Languages such as Python, C++, MATLAB, ROS, JavaScript, Lua, Blockly, Java, C#, Fortran, Lisp, Pascal and Scratch offer various advantages for different needs and projects. Each language has its own characteristics and uses. By examining the usage examples of the languages we have discussed in this blog post, we have seen the diversity and power of the programming world in robot technologies.

I hope this blog post helps you learn more about robotics and programming languages. We wish you successful projects and discoveries!

ROS Software Engineer

Fatma TEKE

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