RoboDB: an application of Semantic Web Technologies to robotics

Abstract

Abstract. RoboDB is a knowledge acquisition system that gathers information about robots. RoboDB uses Semantic Web technologies and tools to help the user in creating semantic descriptions of robot embodiments and their capabilities, as well as in building an ontology of robotics projects, research institutions, people, and other aspects of robotics. RoboDB allows its contributors to also become moderators of much needed discussions, and potentially reach agreements on the different terminology used in this heterogeneous and dynamic field. The semantic data collected in RoboDB has been used in two application scenarios: interaction with virtual agents using ROILAbot, and the creation of a robotics directory for the Dutch Robotics Network (RoboNed). 1