Edge Computing
A computing paradigm where data processing happens close to the data source (the edge) rather than in a centralized cloud. In robotics, edge computing enables low-latency decision-making on the robot itself, reducing dependency on cloud connectivity.
Why It Matters
Robots must make real-time decisions that can't tolerate cloud round-trip latency. Edge computing processes sensor data, runs perception models, and executes control loops locally while syncing higher-level telemetry and analytics to the cloud.
How Roboticks Implements It
Roboticks supports edge computers and gateways as first-class device types. The C++17 SDK runs on edge devices with high-performance inter-module messaging for both network and local IPC. Store-and-forward telemetry handles intermittent connectivity.