RPL: A Robot Programming Language Based on Reactive Agent

Abstract

According to the requirements for robot programmings language, agent oriented programming model-RECA and programming language-RPL based on reactive agent were proposed. It is defined that the dynamic mapping relations from environmental inputs to behavioral outputs. RPL was designed to meet the needs of robot programming, by providing various mechanisms supporting event-based programming, multi-thread programming, prioritization of robot behaviors, and dynamic binding of robot behaviors. Furthermore It is designed and implemented a programming development and technical framework of run time environment for the RPL. This paper verify the feasibility of the programming model and language by case analysis. To conduct comparative analysis on the foreign and domestic researches related to RPL for further research is pointed in the conclusion.