Robot open structure link interconnection (ROSLI)

This paper reviews various types of robotic architectures based on their advantages, disadvantages and its relevance for science and engineering. The main concern would be the 'openness' of the architecture as a whole to the public. A new architecture called ROSLI which is based on the well known 7 layer OSI protocol is suggested and presented. ROSLI integrates useful components from previous robotic architectures while maintaining openness and modularity to its design. Multiple layers that exist in ROSLI is illustrated and described on their functions and necessity. Examples of robot that would fit into the criterion of ROSLI are also depicted.