The OPEN-R SDK is a toolkit enabling AIBO owners to program their robots. It opens access to a wealth of AIBO's capabilities, allowing the creation of custom behaviours and applications.
However, programming with OPEN-R can be daunting, especially for those who are not familiar with its intricacies. This is where Tekkotsu comes in. Tekkotsu builds on top of the capabilities of OPEN-R and encapsulates almost the entire API. As a result, users do not need to learn the ins and outs of OPEN-R programming, making it much easier to program their AIBOs.
It is important to note that before you can compile any code for the AIBO, you must install OPEN-R and build your own MIPS cross-compiler. This is a mandatory step that cannot be skipped. To make the installation process smoother, you should ensure that you have the BSD Subsystem package and the Developer Tools (XCode) installed beforehand.
Overall, if you want to take the programming of your AIBOs to the next level, the Sony OPEN-R SDK and Tekkotsu are essential tools that you should consider using. While there are some initial setup steps involved, the payoff is well worth the effort.
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