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In the robotics field, behavior-based architectures are software systems that define how complex robot behaviors are decomposed into single units, how they access sensors and motors, and the mechanisms for communication, monitoring, and setup. This paper describes the main ideas of a simple, efficient, and scalable software architecture for robotic applications. Using a convenient design of the basic building blocks and their interaction, developers can face complex applications without any limitations. This architecture has proven to be convenient for different applications like robot soccer and therapy for Alzheimer patients.
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Martín, F., Aguero, C.E., Cañas, J.M. (2016). A Simple, Efficient, and Scalable Behavior-Based Architecture for Robotic Applications. In: Reis, L., Moreira, A., Lima, P., Montano, L., Muñoz-Martinez, V. (eds) Robot 2015: Second Iberian Robotics Conference. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 418. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27149-1_47
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