How do I install the RoboticsCenter Python SDK?

Run pip install roboticscenter in your terminal. Python 3.10 or higher is required. After installation, run rc connect to auto-detect your hardware and open a browser teleop session.

What hardware does the RoboticsCenter SDK support?

The SDK currently supports the LinkerBot O6 dexterous hand system (USB Serial, 921600 baud) and the VLAI L1 dual-arm mobile robot (ROS2). More devices are added regularly — check the platform dashboard for the latest list.

Can I use the SDK without physical hardware?

Yes. Run rc connect --mock to start a fully simulated session. All SDK features, browser teleop panel, and data recording work identically in mock mode — no robot or USB connection required.

What is the difference between the Academy and the Developer Wiki?

The Robotics Academy (at /learn/robotics-library/) is a curriculum for learners, students, and educators who want to understand robotics concepts. The Developer Wiki is a technical reference for SDK users and hardware customers who need to integrate specific hardware, call Python APIs, or configure data pipelines.

Where do I start if I just purchased a VLAI L1 robot?

Start with the VLAI L1 Wiki guide at /wiki/vlai-l1. It covers tier comparison, SDK setup (pip install roboticscenter followed by rc connect --device l1), ROS2 integration, teleop control, and one-click data pipeline setup.

How do I get support for the LinkerBot O6?

See the LinkerBot O6 guide at /wiki/linker-bot-o6 for troubleshooting (port not found, baud rate issues, calibration drift). For further help, contact SVRC support with the output of rc devices and your SDK version.

What is the breadth of hardware supported in the RoboticsCenter wiki?

The Developer Wiki covers dexterous hands (LinkerBot O6, BrainCo Revo II, Wuji teleoperation glove), arms and manipulators (VLAI L1, TRLC-DK1 bimanual dev kit, OpenArm 101), full humanoids (Booster K1), tactile sensors (Paxini PX-6AX GEN3), and mobile bases (Damiao omnidirectional AGV). All devices integrate with the same pip install roboticscenter SDK and the Fearless Data Platform.

Does the RoboticsCenter SDK support SocketCAN-based robot arms?

Yes. SocketCAN is the primary bus interface for the TRLC-DK1 bimanual dev kit and the OpenArm 101 collaborative arm. After enabling the CAN interface (ip link set can0 up type can bitrate 1000000), rc connect --device dk1 or rc connect --device openarm auto-discovers joints and streams position and torque data to the platform. Both devices are also LeRobot-compatible for direct dataset recording.

Developer Docs

RoboticsCenter Developer Wiki

Everything you need to connect hardware, collect data, and train models.

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SDK & Integration

3 articles

RoboticsCenter SDK — Getting Started

pip install roboticscenter — connect any supported hardware to the platform in 5 minutes. No vendor SDK required.

Quickstart Python

SDK API Reference

Full Python API documentation: LinkerO6, L1Robot, device sessions, streaming interface, and CLI command reference.

Reference Python CLI

Session URL & Browser Teleop

How /session/RC-XXXX links work — guest access, sharing with collaborators, network mode switching, and session lifecycle.

Teleop Networking

Hardware Guides

9 articles

Dexterous Hands

LinkerBot O6 — Dexterous Hand

Serial protocol setup, glove controller pairing, tactile data collection, and integration with the Fearless Platform data pipeline.

Hardware Dexterous Hands

BrainCo Revo II — Bionic Hand

5-finger bionic hand: USB-CDC and BLE connectivity at 115200 baud, finger position control, SDK setup, and data collection integration.

New Hardware Dexterous Hands

Wuji Dexterous Hand — Teleoperation Glove

Teleoperation glove with JSONL streaming interface: glove pairing, latency tuning, data recording, and platform integration.

New Hardware Teleop

Arms & Manipulators

VLAI L1 — Dual-Arm Mobile Robot

Full setup guide: SDK connection, teleoperation configuration, data pipeline integration, and tier comparison for the VLAI L1 dual-arm mobile robot.

Hardware Mobile Manipulation

TRLC-DK1 — Bimanual Dev Kit

7+7 DOF bimanual development kit: SocketCAN interface, LeRobot compatibility, SDK setup, and data collection pipeline configuration.

New Hardware Bimanual

OpenArm 101 — Collaborative Arm

SocketCAN collaborative arm with ROS2 and MoveIt2 integration: bus wiring, URDF, motion planning, and platform data pipeline setup.

New Hardware ROS2

Humanoids

Booster K1 — Humanoid Robot

22 DOF humanoid with WiFi and Ethernet connectivity: Booster SDK setup, teleoperation, whole-body control, and data recording.

New Hardware Humanoid

Sensors

Paxini PX-6AX GEN3 — Tactile Sensor

6-axis force/torque tactile sensor in fingertip and palm variants: USB interface, calibration, real-time streaming, and platform integration.

New Hardware Tactile

Mobile Bases

Damiao Omnidirectional AGV

4-wheel mecanum omnidirectional AGV: DBUS/SBUS protocol at 100000 baud, velocity control, odometry, and mobile manipulation integration.

New Hardware Mobile Base

Related resources

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New to robotics? The Wiki is a technical reference for practitioners. If you're still learning the fundamentals — arms, teleop, ROS 2, deployment — start with the SVRC Robotics Academy instead.

Academy vs Developer Wiki — which is right for you?

	Robotics Academy	Developer Wiki
Who	Learners, students, educators	SDK users, hardware customers, developers
Question answered	"What should I learn about robotics?"	"How do I integrate X into my pipeline?"
Format	Curriculum modules, role paths, concept guides	Reference docs, code examples, hardware specs
Link	/learn/robotics-library/ →	/wiki/ (you are here)

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