Arbiter (see )
ARobot class files, Build a Core Service
ARobot drive service, Add a Contract Class
contract (see )
implementation (see )
service base classes, Saving State to a File
service operations associated with class definition, Add New Service Operations
Wander service, Working with Version 1

click events

for BasicDrive service, Create Message Handlers
on Control Panel Web page, Create the Transformation File

CLR (Common Language Runtime), Runtime

code

DSSP fault codes, Handling Faults
examining, Examining the Generated Code
executing directly on robots, Challenges of Robotics Programming
generating, Visual Programming Language
reusing, Set References

Code view

adding code to click events, Create Message Handlers
modifying constructors for BasicDrive service, Modify the Constructor

CodeSite, DSSP logs, Debug and Trace Messages

collisions

avoiding, Add the Sonar Sensor
limitations of reactive approach to navigation, Run the Wander Service

COM port assignment

ARobot, Build a Core Service, Connect to the ARobot

command-line tools, for interacting with DSS, What Is a Service?

Comment, VPL activities, What Are Activities?

commercial developers, MSRS licensing, Microsoft Robotics Studio Licensing Options

Common Language Runtime (CLR), Runtime

Community Technology Preview (CTP), The Future of Robotics

Compact Framework, PCs (personal computers) and, Working with the ARobot

companionship

health care robot providing, Caring for the Elderly
potential applications for robotics, Providing Companionship

Compile As Service option, Build menu, Compiling as a Service

Concurrency and Coordination Runtime (see )

config.xml file, for ARobot hardware interface, Modify the Portset

configuration files

ARobot hardware interface, Modify the Portset
Boe-Bot example, Configuring a Service
for third party robots, Configuring a Service
manifests, Configuring a Service

configuring hardware

Boe-Bot (see , configuring)
Mindstorms NXT (see , configuring)

ConnectARobot method, Connect to the ARobot

connected state, ARobot, Connect to the ARobot

connections

establishing with VPL, Using the VPL Design Tool
facilitating exchange of messages between VPL activities, Using the VPL Design Tool

Connections dialog

connecting Data block to Text-to-Speech block, Writing a Simple VPL Application
From and To values, for connections, Establishing Connections, Writing a Simple VPL Application

Conscious and Emotional Reasoning Architecture (CERA), Integrating Artificial Intelligence

constructors, modifying for BasicDrive service, Modify the Constructor

ConstructorService, Saving State to a File

contact sensors

Boe-Bot Generic Contact Sensor service, What Are Activities?, Working with the Boe-Bot
generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?
hardware identifiers for, Executing and Debugging a VPL Application
installing Boe-Bot contact sensors, Working with the Boe-Bot
subscription for generic, Modify the Start Method

contract classes

ARobot core service, Build a Core Service
ARobot drive service, Set References
BasicDrive service, Modify the Constructor
DssService, Creating a Service Project

contract info, DssInfo, Running a Simulation

contract namespace, Creating a Service Project

contract parameter, DssHost, Starting a Service

Control Panel

locating services with, Decentralized Software Services Protocol
SubscriptionManager service, Communicating with Other Services
viewing available services, Starting a Service

Control Panel Web page

click events on, Create the Transformation File
monitoring/controlling security monitor robot, Integrating Vision

controllers

ARobot, Creating a New Hardware Interface, Build an Onboard Interface
Boe-Bot, What Are Activities?
Game Controller, What Are Activities?
Simple Dashboard, What Are Activities?

coordinates

for working with simulation, Working with Coordinates
vector structures and, Create Robot Entities

core service, ARobot

building, Build an Onboard Interface
function of, Working with the ARobot

CPU (Central Processing Unit), Decentralized Software Services

Create, from iRobot

assembly requirements, Listing of Supported Robots
BasicDrive service (see )
DSSP operations, Using a PortSet
entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity
Generic Contact Sensors service and, Writing a Simple VPL Application
overview of, What Is a Typical Robotics Application Like?, Remote Control and Navigation
simulations included with RSRS, Running a Simulation
tutorials for using with VPL, Working with the iRobot Create

CreationPolicy attribute, partnerships, Add Code to Click Events

Cross, Brian, Working with the ARobot

CRT monitors, refresh rate, Using the AGEIA PhysX Card

CTP (Community Technology Preview), The Future of Robotics

Ctrl+F5 (Start Without Debugging), Run the BasicDrive Service

Current Node option, Microsoft VPL (MVPL) Debug View, Executing and Debugging a VPL Application

custom activities, Create a Custom Activity

D

dangerous jobs, potential applications for robotics, Caring for the Elderly

DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Project Agency)

Grand Challenge, What Is a Typical Robotics Application Like?, Listing of Supported Robots
Urban Challenge, Listing of Supported Robots, Caring for the Elderly

Data activity, VPL, What Are Activities?

Data Connections dialog, Writing a Simple VPL Application

data types, selecting in VPL, Establishing Connections

DataContract attribute

adding description to classes marked with, Set References
ARobot core service, Add Code to the Contract Class

DataMember attribute

ARobot core service, Build a Core Service
ARobot drive service, Add a Contract Class
service state management and, Defining the Service Contract

debug and trace messages

error logs, Debug and Trace Messages
logging messages, Handling Faults
overview of, Handling Faults
trace levels, Debug and Trace Messages
trace logs, Debug and Trace Messages

Debug Start option (F10), Executing and Debugging a VPL Application

debugging

steppping through program, Writing a Simple VPL Application
VPL application, Writing a Simple VPL Application

Decentralized Software Services (see )

Decentralized Software Services Protocol (see )

DefaultTexture property, entity state, Create a New Entity

Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (see )

Define Variables dialog, Using the VPL Design Tool

Delete operation, DSSP, Using a PortSet, Configure the Publisher

Density property, entity state, Create a New Entity

Department of Defense (DoD), investigating use of robots, Caring for the Elderly

Department of Energy (DOE), interest in smart appliances, Potential Applications

deserialization, Creating a Service Project

design tools, VPL, Using the VPL Design Tool

developers

.NET developers adjusting to MSRS, Listing of Supported Robots
MSRS licensing, Microsoft Robotics Studio Licensing Options

development languages

MSRS options, Microsoft Robotics Studio Licensing Options
VPL (see )

development machine, connecting to ARobot, Connect to the ARobot

Diagram State option, Microsoft VPL (MVPL) Debug View, Executing and Debugging a VPL Application

DiagramService.cs, Visual Studio class files created during compilation, Compiling as a Service

DiagramTypes.cs, Visual Studio class files created during compilation, Compiling as a Service

differential drive system

for wheeled robots, Visual Programming Language
generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?
Simple Dashboard service, Using the Simple Dashboard Service
SimulatedDifferentialDrive and, Creating a Simulation from a Service

Direction Dialog service, VPL, What Are Activities?, Add Message Handlers

Direction parameter, input parameter used to drive ARobot, Add Code to the Contract Class

DirectX 9

shaders, Hardware Considerations
VSE and, Decentralized Software Services Protocol

DispatcherQueue, CCR, Examining the Generated Code

Distance parameter, ARobot input parameter, Add Code to the Contract Class

Distance property, avoiding collisions and, Add the Sonar Sensor

dll parameter, DssHost, Starting a Service

DoD (Department of Defense), investigating use of robots, Caring for the Elderly

DOE (Department of Energy), interest in smart appliances, Potential Applications

drive contract, Boe-Bot Generic Drive service, What Are Activities?

drive services, ARobot

building, Create Message Handlers
compared with other drive services, Working with the ARobot
contract classes, Set References
implementation classes, Add a Contract Class
references, Create Message Handlers

drive services, autonomous roaming (see )

drive services, remote control (see )

DriveARobotByWire project

as VPL project, Add Partnerships
building, Add Message Handlers

DriveDialog form, adding code to click events, Create Message Handlers

DriveMotor function, in Wander service, Create Message Handlers

DriveRobot message handler, Add an Implementation Class

DriveRobot method, Create Message Handlers

DriveRobot subroutine, ARobot, Build an Onboard Interface

Drop operation

DSSP, Using a PortSet
operations that generate events, Configure the Publisher

DSS (Decentralized Software Services), Concurrency and Coordination Runtime

ARobot core service (see )
autonomous roaming service (see )
command-line tools for interacting with, What Is a Service?
contract and implementation class files generated automatically, Modify the Constructor
creating new service, Building a BasicDrive Program
development of, Future of MSRS
DSS services in VPL applications, What Are Activities?
DSSP and, Decentralized Software Services
Microsoft MED division adopting, The Future of Robotics
MSRS runtime options, Runtime
overview of, Concurrency and Coordination Runtime
remote drive service (see )
runtime services, Decentralized Software Services Protocol
SecurityMonitor service, Build a Security Monitor Service
simulation engine service, Simulation
XSLT template, Send an E-Mail Notification

DSS Manifest Editor

building manifest files, Change the BasicDrive Manifest, Create a Manifest File
changing manifest files, Change the Wander Manifest, Add a Watchdog Timer
configuring services, Associate Services

DSS Service Model

built in classes, Using a PortSet
Submit method in, Add New Service Operations

DssDeploy, What Is a Service?

DssHost

description of, What Is a Service?
manifest files accessed at startup, Configure Services
parameters list, Starting a Service
starting services, Starting a Service

DssInfo

description of, What Is a Service?
for seeing contract info association with a simulation, Running a Simulation
trace levels and, Debug and Trace Messages
viewing class descriptions, Set References

DssNewService, What Is a Service?

DssNode

running simulations, Tracking the Frames per Second
starting services, Starting a Service, Running a Simulation

DSSP (Decentralized Software Services Protocol)

fault codes, Handling Faults
operation handlers, Modify the Start Method
operations provided with MSRS, Using a PortSet
overview of, Decentralized Software Services
ports performing DSSP operations, Anatomy of a Message
referencing security monitor application to DSSP namespace, Modify the PortSet

DsspDefaultDrop operation, Using a PortSet, Add New Service Operations

DsspDefaultLookup operation, Using a PortSet, Add New Service Operations

DssPort (see )

DssProjectMigration, What Is a Service?

DssProxy

building DSSproxy assembly, Creating a Service Project
description of, What Is a Service?
overview of, Creating a Service Project

DssService (see )

DssService Operations class, Using a PortSet

dull jobs, potential applications for robotics, Performing Dangerous Jobs

DuplicateEntry fault code, DSSP, Handling Faults

E

e-mail notification, security monitor application, Detect Motion

edit mode

creating new entities, Create a New Entity
physics mode disabled by, Create a New Entity
viewing selected entity with Ctrl key, Create a New Entity
VSE (Visual Simulation Environment), Why Create Simulations?

Effect property, entity state, Create a New Entity

elder care, potential applications for robotics, Potential Applications

embed resources, of service assembly, Handling Output

encoder, generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

engine, SimulationEngine assembly, Editing the Simulator State File

entertainment

current uses of robotics, Current World of Robotics
potential applications for robotics, Providing Companionship

entities, in simulation

creating new entity, Create a New Entity, Creating a Simulation from a Service
creating new entity type, Create Robot Entities
creating robot entities, Creating a Simulation from a Service
overview of, What is an Entity?
properties, Create a New Entity
state properties, Create a New Entity
types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity

Entity menu, creating new entities, Create a New Entity

EntityState property, Create a New Entity

error logs, debug and trace messages, Debug and Trace Messages

Error, trace levels, Debug and Trace Messages

ExecuteToCompletion method, Arbiter class, Communicating with Other Services

executing VPL application, Writing a Simple VPL Application

exploration jobs, potential applications for robotics, Performing Exploration Jobs

Explorer service, miscellaneous services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

exposure settings, VSE editing, Enhanced Version of the Simple Dashboard Service

Extensible Markup Language (see )

Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (see )

extreme environments, uses of robots, Performing Exploration Jobs

F

F10 (Debug Start option), Executing and Debugging a VPL Application

F5 (Start With Debugging), Writing a Simple VPL Application, Run the BasicDrive Service

fault management, for services, Handling Faults

Fielding, Roy, Future of MSRS

FIFO (First In First Out), DispatcherQueue, Examining the Generated Code

files

Save All, Add Code to Click Events
state saved to, Saving State to a File
viewing files associated with simulations, Running a Simulation

filters, debug and trace messages, Handling Faults

Find Services text box, Working with the Boe-Bot

First In First Out (FIFO), DispatcherQueue, Examining the Generated Code

fischertechniks Bionic Walker, Writing a Simple VPL Application

Flags property, entity state, Create a New Entity

Follower service, miscellaneous services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

FPS (frames per second)

adding entities and, What is an Entity?
tracking in VSE, Using the AGEIA PhysX Card
viewing on status bar, What is an Entity?

From events, Connections dialog, Establishing Connections, Writing a Simple VPL Application

functions, Object Browser for viewing available, Set References

G

Game Controller service, miscellaneous services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

Gates, Bill, Overview of Robotics and Microsoft Robotics Studio

Generic Analog Sensor Array service, generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

Generic Analog Sensor service, generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

Generic Articulated Arm service, generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

Generic Battery service, generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

Generic Contact Sensors service

generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?
in RoboticsCommon assembly, Add an Implementation Class
partnerships created with, Add Partnerships

Generic Differential Drive service, generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

Generic Drive service, in RoboticsCommon assembly, Add Partnerships

Generic Encoder service, generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

Generic Motor service, generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

Generic Sonar service, generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

Generic SQL Store service, generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

Generic Stream service, generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

Generic Web Cam service, generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

Get operations

DSSP operations, Using a PortSet
operations that do not generate events, Configure the Publisher
service operations in BasicDrive service, Add New Service Operations

GET operations, HTTP operations, Decentralized Software Services

GetFrame method, e-mail notification, Detect Motion

GetHandler, service handlers, Using a PortSet

Grand Challenge, DARPA, What Is a Typical Robotics Application Like?, Listing of Supported Robots

graphic cards, VSE hardware requirements, Hardware Considerations

graphic editing, VSE

antialiasing settings, Editor Settings
exposure settings, Enhanced Version of the Simple Dashboard Service
overview of, Enhanced Version of the Simple Dashboard Service
quality level settings, Editor Settings
rotation movement scale, Editor Settings
translation movement scale, Editor Settings

graphical design tool, VPL as, Using the VPL Design Tool

H

hardware

configuring (see )
VSE and, Hardware Considerations

hardware identifiers, for contact sensors, Executing and Debugging a VPL Application

hardware interface, ARobot

ARobot kit, Creating a New Hardware Interface
ARobotTest, Add Partnerships
bumper service, Add an Implementation Class
connecting to ARobot, Connect to the ARobot
contract classes, Build a Core Service, Set References
core service, Build an Onboard Interface
drive service, Create Message Handlers
DriveARobotByWire project, Add Message Handlers
implementation classes, Modify the Portset, Add a Contract Class
message handlers, Create Message Handlers, Add Message Handlers
onboard interface, Working with the ARobot
overview of, Creating a New Hardware Interface
partners, Add Partnerships
PortSet, modifying, Add Code to the Contract Class
references, Create Message Handlers, Add an Implementation Class
Start method, modifying, Modify the Start Method, Build the ARobotTest Project
test service, Add Partnerships

health care, potential applications for robotics, Performing Exploration Jobs

HeightFieldEntity, entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity

Hello World, DssService project, Creating a Service Project

hostname parameter, DssHost, Starting a Service

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), Handling Output

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

DSSP and, Decentralized Software Services Protocol
DSSP extending, Decentralized Software Services
REST support for, Concurrency and Coordination Runtime
returning XML as, Creating a Service Project

HTTP operations

modifying, Modify the PortSet
provided with MSRS, Using a PortSet

HttpDelete, HTTP operations, Using a PortSet

HttpGet, HTTP operations, Using a PortSet, Handling Output, Modify the PortSet

HttpOptions, HTTP operations, Using a PortSet

HttpPost, HTTP operations, Using a PortSet, Modify the PortSet

HttpPut, HTTP operations, Using a PortSet

HttpQuery, HTTP operations, Using a PortSet, Modify the PortSet

Huggable Robot, Providing Companionship

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Handling Output

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (see )

I

Identifier variable, service contracts and, Defining the Service Contract

If activity, VPL, What Are Activities?

images, retrieving from Web camera, Modify the Start Method

implementation classes, ARobot

core service, Modify the Portset
drive service, Add a Contract Class

implementation classes, BasicDrive service, Modify the PortSet

click events, Create Message Handlers
message handlers, Modify the Start Method
overview of, Modify the PortSet
partners, Set References
references, Modify the PortSet
Start method, Add Partnerships

implementation classes, security monitor application, Add Code to the Implementation Class

implementation classes, Wander service, Defining the Service Contract

message handlers, Modify the Start Method
overview of, Defining the Service Contract
partners, Add Partnerships
references, Defining the Service Contract
Start method, Add Partnerships
version 2 services, Defining the Service Contract

Import Manifest dialog, Configuring a Service, Working with the Boe-Bot

InertiaTensor property, entity state, Create a New Entity

Informational trace levels, Debug and Trace Messages

infrared (IR), detectors, Working with the Boe-Bot

InitError property, entity property, Create a New Entity

initial state

configuring services and, Configuring a Service
configuring VPL services directly and, Configuring a Service
partners, Saving State to a File, Modify the Portset

Initial State tab, Set Configuration page, Configuring a Service

InitialStatePartner attribute, ARobot bumper service, Add Partnerships

input messages, VPL activities and, What Are Activities?

Insert operations

DSSP operations, Using a PortSet
operations that generate events, Configure the Publisher

Institute for Personal Robots in Education (IPRE)

profile of, Working with the iRobot Create
Scribbler robot used by, Working with the iRobot Create

InsufficientResources, DSSP fault codes, Handling Faults

intelligence, general purpose intelligence still under development, Potential Applications

Intensity property, sound sensors, Add the Sound Sensor

interfaces, hardware (see )

interfaces, MSRS, for RoboRealm, Integrating Vision

Interleave method, Arbiter class, Communicating with Other Services

International Federation of Robotics, Current World of Robotics

IPRE (Institute for Personal Robots in Education)

profile of, Working with the iRobot Create
Scribbler robot used by, Working with the iRobot Create

IR (infrared), detectors, Working with the Boe-Bot

iRobot Create (see )

iRobot Roomba (see )

Iron Python, as development language for MSRS, Microsoft Robotics Studio Licensing Options

iterators (see )

J

jobs, potential applications for robotics

dangerous jobs, Caring for the Elderly
dull jobs, Overview of Robotics and Microsoft Robotics Studio, Performing Dangerous Jobs
exploration jobs, Performing Exploration Jobs

Join activity

DriveARobotByWire project, Add Message Handlers
VPL activities, What Are Activities?

JoinedReceiveWithIterator method, Arbiter class, Communicating with Other Services

JoinedRecieve method, Arbiter class, Communicating with Other Services

K

Kondo KHR, Listing of Supported Robots
KUKA LBR3 Arm simulation, simulations included with MSRS, Running a Simulation
KUKA robots, Listing of Supported Robots, Using the Simple Dashboard Service
KukaLBR3Entity, entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity

L

laptop, adding to ARobot, Building a Security Monitor

laser rangefinder (LRF), Creating a Simulation from a Service

LaserRangeFinderEntity, entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity

LCD monitors

refresh rate, Using the AGEIA PhysX Card
use in Microsoft Home, Potential Applications

LED (light-emitting diode)

ARobot components, Build a Core Service
as robot actuator, Understanding Services

LEGO Mindstorms Novice Hall of Fame, Enhanced Version of the Simple Dashboard Service

LEGO Mindstorms NXT (see )

LEGO NXT brick, Wander service and, Working with Version 1

LEGO RCX, Writing a Simple VPL Application

LegoHandler, message handlers for Wander service, Modify the Start Method

LegoNXTTribot entity, entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity

Level, DSSP logs, Debug and Trace Messages

licensing options, MSRS, Microsoft Robotics Studio Licensing Options

light sensors

as analog sensors, Add the Sonar Sensor
included with LEGO Mindstorms NXT, Autonomous Roaming

light-emitting diode (see )

LightSourceEntity, entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity

LinearDamping property, entity state, Create a New Entity

List activity, VPL activities, What Are Activities?

List Functions activity, VPL activities, What Are Activities?

LogError, DSSP logs, Handling Faults

logging messages

debug and trace messages, Handling Faults
Simple Dashboard service for logging simulation-related messages, Using the Simple Dashboard Service

LogGroups, DSSP logs, Handling Faults

LogInfo, DSSP logs, Handling Faults

LogVerbose, DSSP logs, Handling Faults

LogWarning, DSSP logs, Handling Faults

Lookup operations, DSSP, Using a PortSet

loops

example of program performing, Create a Custom Activity
interface programs beginning with, Working with the ARobot
when to use iterators, Modify the Start Method

LRF (laser rangefinder), Creating a Simulation from a Service

M

Manifest Editor (see )

manifest files

building with DSS Manifest Editor, Change the BasicDrive Manifest
changing project properties, Change the BasicDrive Manifest, Configure Services
configuring VPL services, Configuring a Service
for BasicDrive service, Building a BasicDrive Program
for security monitor application, Create a Manifest File
for Wander service, Change the Wander Manifest, Add a Watchdog Timer
Import Manifest dialog, Configuring a Service, Working with the Boe-Bot
modifying services to work with different robots, Working with the iRobot Create

manifest parameter, DssHost, Starting a Service

Mass property, entity state, Create a New Entity

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Huggable Robot, Providing Companionship

mechatronics, The Future of Robotics

MED (Mobile and Embedded Devices) division, Microsoft, The Future of Robotics

MEDC (Microsoft Mobile and Embedded DevCon), Working with the iRobot Create

Merge activity, VPL activities, What Are Activities?

mesh networking, use in Microsoft Home, Potential Applications

Mesh property, entity state, Create a New Entity

Meshes property, basic entity properties, Create a New Entity

MeshRotation property, basic entity properties, Create a New Entity

MeshScale property, basic entity properties, Create a New Entity

MeshTranslation property, basic entity properties, Create a New Entity

message handlers, ARobot

core service, Create Message Handlers
drive service, Add an Implementation Class
test service, Add Message Handlers

message handlers, BasicDrive service, Modify the Start Method

clean up method, Add Code to Click Events
MoveHandler, Modify the Start Method
NotifyDriveUpdate, Create Message Handlers
overview of, Modify the Start Method
registration in main interleave, Modify the Start Method
SensorHandler, Create Message Handlers

message handlers, Wander service, Modify the Start Method

Message, DSSP logs, Debug and Trace Messages

MessageNotSupported, DSSP fault codes, Handling Faults

messages, sending/receiving

anatomy of message, Sending and Receiving Messages
DSSP operations, Using a PortSet
HTTP operations, Using a PortSet
overview of, Sending and Receiving Messages
ports for communicating messages, Sending and Receiving Messages
PortSet, Anatomy of a Message
service handlers and, Using a PortSet

Microsoft

MED (Mobile and Embedded Devices) division, The Future of Robotics
MEDC (Mobile and Embedded DevCon) conference, Working with the iRobot Create

Microsoft Home, Potential Applications

Microsoft Research, Working with the iRobot Create

Microsoft VPL (MVPL) Debug View, Executing and Debugging a VPL Application

Mindstorms NXT

assembly requirements, Listing of Supported Robots
for Wander service, Working with Version 1
Generic Contact Sensors service and, Writing a Simple VPL Application
MSRS supported robots, Listing of Supported Robots
multiple services operating, What Is a Service?
overview of, What Is a Typical Robotics Application Like?
sensors included with, Autonomous Roaming
TriBot version, Running a Simulation, Working with the LEGO Mindstorms NXT
version 2 services used with Wander service, Defining the Service Contract
Web site for information about, Working with the LEGO Mindstorms NXT

MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Huggable Robot, Providing Companionship

Mobile and Embedded Devices (MED) division, Microsoft, The Future of Robotics

Mobile Robots Pioneer 3DX (see )

mobile robots, challenges in field of autonomous mobile robots, Integrating Artificial Intelligence

monitors, refresh rate, Using the AGEIA PhysX Card

Moreno, Ral Arrabales, Integrating Artificial Intelligence

motion detection, in security monitor application, Get Images from the Web Camera

MotionDectionHandler method, Send an E-Mail Notification

motor contract service, Boe-Bot Generic Motor service, What Are Activities?

motor service, generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

MotorSpeed parameter, ARobot, Add Code to the Contract Class

Move operation, BasicDrive service, Add New Service Operations

MoveForwardAndStop method, ARobot test service, Add Message Handlers

MSRS (Microsoft Robotics Studio)

challenges of robotics programming, Listing of Supported Robots
code execution directly on robot, Challenges of Robotics Programming
development language options, Microsoft Robotics Studio Licensing Options
DSS and, Concurrency and Coordination Runtime
DSSP operations, Using a PortSet
example of typical robotics application, What Is a Typical Robotics Application Like?
future of, The Future of Robotics
HTTP operations, Using a PortSet
key components, Microsoft Robotics Studio Licensing Options
licensing options, Microsoft Robotics Studio Licensing Options
overview of, Robotics at Microsoft
robots supported by, What Is a Typical Robotics Application Like?
runtime, Runtime
Urban Challenge, Listing of Supported Robots
versions of, The Future of Robotics
VPL and, Visual Programming Language
VSE and, Decentralized Software Services Protocol
working with unsupported robots or devices, Listing of Supported Robots

Multiple simulated robots, Running a Simulation

MultipleItemReceived method, Arbiter class, Communicating with Other Services

MultiplePortReceived method, Arbiter class, Communicating with Other Services

MultiShapeEntity, entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity

MyRobotics (MyRo), from IPRE, Working with the iRobot Create

N

Name property, entity state, Create a New Entity

namespaces

ARobot bumper service, Add an Implementation Class
assemblies, Creating a Simulation from a Service
referencing new services, Set References
robotics applications, Creating a Service Project
viewing available with Object Browser, Set References

NASA, PER (Personal Exploration Rover), Performing Exploration Jobs

navigation, of robots

autonomous roaming (see )
remote control (see )

New Entity dialog, Create a New Entity

New Project dialog, Starting a Service

Nielsen, Henrik F., Future of MSRS

notifications, subscription handling, Configure the Publisher

NotifiyMotionDetection operations

e-mail notification, Detect Motion
security monitor service, Modify the PortSet

Nursebot, health care robot, Caring for the Elderly

NxCommon.Y2007.MO7, Wander service assemblies, Set References

Nxtbrick.y2007.m07.proxy, Wander service assemblies, Set References

O

Object Browser, Set References
obstacles, ability of robots to avoid/react to, Current World of Robotics
onboard interface (see )
operation handlers, DSSP, Modify the Start Method
OperationCancelled, DSSP fault codes, Handling Faults
OperationFailed, DSSP fault codes, Handling Faults
output devices, actuators as, Understanding Services
output management, for services, Configure the Subscriber
output messages, VPL activities and, What Are Activities?

P

PALS Robotics, Caring for the Elderly

Parallax

BASIC Stamp software from, Working with the ARobot
Boe-Bot (see )

parameters, DssHost, Starting a Service

parameters, input parameters used to drive ARobot, Add Code to the Contract Class

parent entities, What is an Entity?, Creating a Simulation from a Service

ParentJoin property, basic entity properties, Create a New Entity

PartnerListService, Saving State to a File

partners

ARobot bumper service, Add Partnerships
ARobot test service, Build the ARobotTest Project
associating with specific service, Change the Wander Manifest
BasicDrive service, Set References
communicating with other services, Saving State to a File
CreationPolicy attribute and, Add Code to Click Events
engine service, Creating a Simulation from a Service
Initial State partner, Saving State to a File
initial state values and, Configuring a Service
overview of, Saving State to a File
referencing other services, Saving State to a File
security monitor service, Add Code to the Implementation Class
SubscriptionManager service as, Configure the Publisher
Wander service, Add Partnerships
Wander sonar service, Working with Version 2
Wander sound service, Add the Sonar Sensor

Partners tab, Set Configuration page, Configuring a Service

PCs (personal computers), Compact Framework and, Working with the ARobot

Pending Node option, Microsoft VPL (MVPL) Debug View, Executing and Debugging a VPL Application

PER (Personal Exploration Rover), NASA, Performing Exploration Jobs

personal computers (PCs)

Compact Framework and, Working with the ARobot

Personal Exploration Rover (PER), NASA, Performing Exploration Jobs

Physics mode

enabling/disabling, Create a New Entity
modifying physics settings from, Editor Settings
VSE, Visual Simulation Environment

PhysicsEngine assembly, Editing the Simulator State File

PhysX, from AGEIA

for simulation, Hardware Considerations
PC gaming and, Decentralized Software Services Protocol
VSE powered by, Decentralized Software Services Protocol

Pioneer 3DX simulation, simulations included with RSRS, Running a Simulation

Pioneer 3DX, from Mobile Robots, Inc

Arrabales Morenos work with, Integrating Artificial Intelligence
entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity
Generic Contact Sensors service and, Writing a Simple VPL Application
monitoring data from laser rangefinder, Using the Simple Dashboard Service
MSRS supported robots, Listing of Supported Robots

ports/PortSet

ARobot, Add Code to the Contract Class, Add a Contract Class
ARobot bumper service, Add Partnerships
ARobot drive service, Add a Contract Class
BasicDrive service, Modify the PortSet
DssHost parameters, Starting a Service
for communicating messages, Sending and Receiving Messages
response port, Sending and Receiving Messages
security monitor service, Modify the PortSet
sending/receiving messages, Anatomy of a Message
state data posted to internal port, Posting Data to an Internal Port

Position property, basic entity properties, Create a New Entity

Post method, WinForms service, Modify the Start Method

POST operation, HTTP operations, Decentralized Software Services

potential applications, for robotics

artificial intelligence, Providing Companionship
companionship, Providing Companionship
dangerous jobs, Caring for the Elderly
dull jobs, Performing Dangerous Jobs
elder care, Potential Applications
entertainment, Providing Companionship
exploration jobs, Performing Exploration Jobs
health care, Performing Exploration Jobs
overview of, Potential Applications
smart appliances, Potential Applications

power usage/saving, smart appliances, Potential Applications

ProcessFrameHandler method, Web camera service, Modify the Start Method, Get Images from the Web Camera

processing power, demand of robots for, Current World of Robotics

programming

.NET developers adjusting to MSRS, Listing of Supported Robots
challenges of robotics programming, Listing of Supported Robots
demand for robotics programming, Current World of Robotics
VPL programmers, Overview of VPL

projects

changing project properties, Change the BasicDrive Manifest, Configure Services
creating new service project, Starting a Service
specifying location of, Working with Version 1

properties

changing project properties, Change the BasicDrive Manifest, Configure Services
changing proxy assembly properties, Configure the Subscriber
configuration properties, Configure Services
entities, Create a New Entity
modifying when adding references, Set References

prototyping

simulation for, Why Create Simulations?
VSE and, Decentralized Software Services Protocol

proxies

DSSproxy assembly, Creating a Service Project
properties, Configure the Subscriber
References folder for viewing, Compiling as a Service
referencing other services, Saving State to a File, Configure the Subscriber
transform file and, Anatomy of a Message

publishers, configuring in subscription management, Communicating with Other Services

PUT operation, HTTP operations, Decentralized Software Services

Python, scripting language, Microsoft Robotics Studio Licensing Options

Q

quality level settings, VSE editing, Editor Settings
Query operations, DSSP, Using a PortSet, Configure the Publisher
QUERY operations, HTTP, Decentralized Software Services
QueryFrame method, Web camera service, Modify the Start Method
QueuingLimitExceeded, DSSP fault codes, Handling Faults

R

rangefinder

enhancements to Simple Dashboard service, Enhanced Version of the Simple Dashboard Service
monitoring data from laser rangefinder, Using the Simple Dashboard Service

reactive approach, to navigation, Run the Wander Service

Receive method, Arbiter class, Communicating with Other Services

ReceiveFromPort method, Arbiter class, Communicating with Other Services

ReceiveWithIterator method, Arbiter class, Communicating with Other Services

ReceiveWithIteratorFromPortSet method, Arbiter class, Communicating with Other Services

recursion, as alternative to loops, Create a Custom Activity

references

ARobot bumper service, Add an Implementation Class
ARobot drive service, Create Message Handlers
BasicDrive project assemblies, Modify the PortSet
external assemblies, Set References
modifying properties when adding, Set References
Wander service, Defining the Service Contract

References folder, Solution Explorer, Compiling as a Service

refresh rate, monitors, Using the AGEIA PhysX Card

rehabilitation robots, in health care, Caring for the Elderly

remote control, Remote Control and Navigation

button controls, Add Windows Form
click events, Create Message Handlers
constructors, Modify the Constructor
contract classes, Modify the Constructor
Create, Remote Control and Navigation
drive programs, Working with the iRobot Create
implmentation classes, Modify the PortSet
IPRE (Institute for Personal Robots in Education), Working with the iRobot Create
manifests, Add Code to Click Events
message handlers, Modify the Start Method
of robots, Concurrency and Coordination Runtime
overview of, Remote Control and Navigation
partners, Set References
PortSet, Modify the PortSet
project properties, Change the BasicDrive Manifest
referencing project assemblies, Modify the PortSet
running services, Run the BasicDrive Service
service operations, Defining the Service Contract
Start () method, Add Partnerships
state variables, Defining the Service Contract
summary, Run the BasicDrive Service
Windows forms for, Building a BasicDrive Program

Render menu, Tracking the Frames per Second

Replace operation

BasicDrive service, Add New Service Operations
DSSP operations, Using a PortSet
operations that generate events, Configure the Publisher
security monitor service, Modify the PortSet
Wander service, Working with Version 1

Representational State Transfer (REST)

development of, Future of MSRS
DSS based on, Concurrency and Coordination Runtime

response port, in message anatomy, Sending and Receiving Messages

ResponseTimeout, DSSP fault codes, Handling Faults

REST (Representational State Transfer)

development of, Future of MSRS
DSS based on, Concurrency and Coordination Runtime

ReverseAndTurn method, in autonomous roaming, Create Message Handlers

RoboRealm, Working with the ARobot

Robosapien, from WowWee, Current World of Robotics, Providing Companionship

robotics

at Microsoft, Current World of Robotics
autonomous roaming (see )
challenges in, Current World of Robotics
code execution directly on robot, Challenges of Robotics Programming
components of robots, Understanding Services
creating robot entities, Creating a Simulation from a Service
current world of, Overview of Robotics and Microsoft Robotics Studio
example of typical robotics application, What Is a Typical Robotics Application Like?
MSRS supported robots, What Is a Typical Robotics Application Like?
overview of, Overview of Robotics and Microsoft Robotics Studio
programming challenges, Listing of Supported Robots
remote operation (see )
robot kits, Listing of Supported Robots
summary, Challenges of Robotics Programming
Urban Challenge, Listing of Supported Robots
wheeled robots, Visual Programming Language
working with unsupported robots or devices, Listing of Supported Robots, Creating a New Hardware Interface

Robotics Connection, Traxster, Listing of Supported Robots

robotics, future of

artificial intelligence, Providing Companionship
companionship, Providing Companionship
dangerous jobs, Caring for the Elderly
dull jobs, Performing Dangerous Jobs
elder care, Potential Applications
entertainment, Providing Companionship
exploration jobs, Performing Exploration Jobs
health care, specialized assistance, Performing Exploration Jobs
overview of, The Future of Robotics
potential applications, Potential Applications
smart appliances, Potential Applications
summary, Summary

RoboticsCommon assembly (Robotics.Common.Proxy)

creating new services, Editing the Simulator State File
generic contact sensors service in, Add an Implementation Class
generic drive service in, Add Partnerships
implementation class, for security monitor service, Add Code to the Implementation Class
namespaces for use in operation of robot, Set References
overview of, Modify the PortSet
Wander service assemblies, Set References

Roomba, from iRobot

ability of robots to avoid obstacles, Current World of Robotics
current uses of robotics, Current World of Robotics
iRobot Create based on, Remote Control and Navigation
MSRS supported robots, Listing of Supported Robots

rotation movement scale, VSE editing, Editor Settings

Rotation property, basic entity properties, Create a New Entity

Rover, PER (Personal Exploration Rover), Performing Exploration Jobs

RSS feeds, What Are Activities?

Run menu

Debug Start option, Executing and Debugging a VPL Application
Start option, Writing a Simple VPL Application

Run mode, VSE (Visual Simulation Environment), Why Create Simulations?

runtime services

DSS (Decentralized Software Services), Decentralized Software Services Protocol
F5 for starting, Writing a Simple VPL Application
VPL, Visual Programming Language

runtime, MSRS, Runtime

CCR and, Runtime
overview of, Runtime

S

SAPI (Speech Application Programming Interface), Writing a Simple VPL Application

Save All, File menu, Add Code to Click Events

Save Scene As command, saving simulation scenes with, Create a New Entity

SaveState () method, Saving State to a File

SayText function, Writing a Simple VPL Application

Scribbler robot, Working with the iRobot Create

security monitor application

building, Integrating Vision
e-mail notification, Detect Motion
implementation class, Add Code to the Implementation Class
manifest file, Create a Manifest File
motion detection, Get Images from the Web Camera
overview of, Building a Security Monitor
partners, Add Code to the Implementation Class
PortSet, Modify the PortSet
retrieving Web camera images, Modify the Start Method
running, Run the Security Monitor Service
service contract, Build a Security Monitor Service
service operations, Modify the PortSet
Start method, Add Partnerships
summary, Run the Security Monitor Service
transformation file, Send an E-Mail Notification
vision capability, Working with the ARobot
working with ARobot and, Building a Security Monitor

security parameter, DssHost, Starting a Service

sending/receiving messages (see )

sensors

ARobot, Working with the ARobot
Create, Working with the iRobot Create
CRR for managing with multiple, Runtime
defined, Understanding Services
Mindstorms NXT, Autonomous Roaming
multiple on single robot, Understanding Services
on Towers robotic wish list, Current World of Robotics
robots collecting data and responding, What Is a Typical Robotics Application Like?
third-party for use with LEGO NXT, Working with the LEGO Mindstorms NXT
types of, Concurrency and Coordination Runtime
VPL applications and, Overview of VPL

SensorsChangedHandler, ARobot bumper service, Add Partnerships

serial cable, ARobot, Connect to the ARobot

serialization, Creating a Service Project

service configuration, Wander service, Associate Services

service contracts

as mechanism for binding partner services together, Set References
Identifier variable and, Defining the Service Contract
security monitor application, Build a Security Monitor Service
Wander service, Working with Version 1

service handlers, Using a PortSet

GetHandler, Using a PortSet
overview of, Using a PortSet

Service Instance Directory, Saving State to a File

service projects, creating, Starting a Service

service robots, Current World of Robotics

ServiceContract property, basic entity properties, Create a New Entity

services, Understanding Services

as activities in VPL applications, What Are Activities?
BasicDrive service (see )
Boe-Bot service, What Are Activities?
building applications using existing, Overview of VPL
communicating with other services, Saving State to a File
compiling, Anatomy of a Message
compiling VPL application as, What Are Activities?
configuring VPL services, Configuring a Service
creating new, What Is a Service?
creating service project, Starting a Service
debug and trace messages, Handling Faults
defining robotics applications and, Understanding Services
DSS runtime and, Decentralized Software Services Protocol
DSSP operations provided with MSRS, Using a PortSet
enabling services to work with different robots, Working with the iRobot Create
error logs, Debug and Trace Messages
fault management, Handling Faults
generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?
HTTP operations provided with MSRS, Using a PortSet
in VPL applications, What Are Activities?
initiating, Running a Simulation
logging messages, Handling Faults
message anatomy and, Sending and Receiving Messages
miscellaneous services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?
operations, Defining the Service Contract
operations associated with class definition, Add New Service Operations
operations in security monitor application, Modify the PortSet
output management, Configure the Subscriber
overview of, Understanding Services
ports, Sending and Receiving Messages
publisher configuration, Communicating with Other Services
role of, Decentralized Software Services
security monitor service, Integrating Vision
sending/receiving messages, Sending and Receiving Messages
service handlers, Using a PortSet
simulation from, Editing the Simulator State File
starting, Starting a Service
state data posted to internal port, Posting Data to an Internal Port
state management, Using a PortSet
state saved to file, Saving State to a File
subscriber configuration, Configure the Subscriber
subscription handling, Communicating with Other Services
summary, Debug and Trace Messages
trace levels, Debug and Trace Messages
trace logs, Debug and Trace Messages
what it is, What Is a Service?

Set Configuration page, Configuring a Service

SetDriveConfigHandler, ARobot, Create Message Handlers

shaders, VSE graphics, Hardware Considerations

Shapes property, basic entity properties, Create a New Entity

Simple Dashboard service

driving robot, Using the Simple Dashboard Service
enhanced version of, Using the Simple Dashboard Service, Enhanced Version of the Simple Dashboard Service
logging messages, Using the Simple Dashboard Service
miscellaneous services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?
monitoring data from laser rangefinder, Using the Simple Dashboard Service
moving articulated arm, Using the Simple Dashboard Service
overview of, Running a Simulation
simulations and, Running a Simulation

Simple Dialog service, Add Partnerships

Simple Dss Service

ARobot drive service, Create Message Handlers
templates, Working with Version 1

Simple Object Access Protocol (see )

Simple Vision service, miscellaneous services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

SimplifiedConvexMeshEnvironmentEntity, entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity

SimulatedBumper assembly, Creating a Simulation from a Service

SimulatedDifferentialDrive, Creating a Simulation from a Service

SimulatedLBR3Arm, Creating a Simulation from a Service

SimulatedLRF, Creating a Simulation from a Service

SimulatedWebCam, Creating a Simulation from a Service

simulation, Simulation

(see also )
benefits of, Simulation
coordinates for working with, Working with Coordinates
creating new entities, Create a New Entity, Creating a Simulation from a Service
creating new entity types, Create Robot Entities
defined, Simulation
drawbacks of, Why Create Simulations?
DSS engine service for, Simulation
editing simulator state field, Create a New Entity
entities and, What is an Entity?
entity properties, Create a New Entity
entity state properties, Create a New Entity
entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity
from services, Editing the Simulator State File
overview of, Simulation
Physics mode, enabling/disabling, Create a New Entity
robot entity creation, Creating a Simulation from a Service
Simple Dashboard service and, Running a Simulation
summary, Create Robot Entities
viewing files associated with, Running a Simulation

Simulation environment with terrain, simulations included with RSRS, Running a Simulation

simulation tools, VSE and, Decentralized Software Services Protocol

SimulationCommon assembly, Editing the Simulator State File

SimulationEngine assembly, Editing the Simulator State File

SimulationEngine.proxy assembly, Editing the Simulator State File

simulator state field, Create a New Entity

SingleShapeEntity, entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity

Sister Mary robot, Performing Exploration Jobs

SkyDomeEntity, entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity

SkyEntity, entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity

smart appliances, potential applications for robotics, Potential Applications

SMTP, installing/accessing, Send an E-Mail Notification

SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol)

as transport protocol for MSRS, Concurrency and Coordination Runtime
fault body, Handling Faults
serialization/deserialization of SOAP messages, Creating a Service Project

software services, decentralize (see )

software, robotic vision software, Working with the ARobot

Solution Explorer

Add new Windows form, Building a BasicDrive Program
Add References, Modify the PortSet
Add References dialog, Create Message Handlers
References folder, Compiling as a Service

sonar sensor

adding to Wander service, Working with Version 2
generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?
included with Mindstorms NXT, Working with the LEGO Mindstorms NXT

SonarHandler, Working with Version 2, Evaluate the Robot’s Behavior

sound sensors

adding to Wander service, Add the Sonar Sensor
as analog sensors, Add the Sonar Sensor
included with Mindstorms NXT, Autonomous Roaming
Intensity property, Add the Sound Sensor
robots collecting data and responding, What Is a Typical Robotics Application Like?

SoundHandler, Add the Sonar Sensor

source files, ARobot class files, Build a Core Service

Source, DSSP logs, Debug and Trace Messages

space, robots in exploration of, Performing Exploration Jobs

SpawnIterator function, Communicating with Other Services, Create Message Handlers, Build the ARobotTest Project

speakers, ARobot components, Build a Core Service

Speech Application Programming Interface (SAPI), Writing a Simple VPL Application

speech, Text-to-Speech service, Writing a Simple VPL Application

SQL Client for ADO.NET, What Are Activities?

SQL store, generic services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

Start method

ARobot bumper service, Add Partnerships
ARobot drive service, Add a Contract Class
ARobot test service, Build the ARobotTest Project
for starting services, Saving State to a File
modifying for ARobot, Modify the Start Method
modifying for BasicDrive service, Add Partnerships
modifying for security monitor application, Add Partnerships
modifying for Wander service, Add Partnerships

Start option, Run menu, Writing a Simple VPL Application

Start With Debugging (F5), Writing a Simple VPL Application

Start Without Debugging (Ctrl F5), Run the BasicDrive Service

state management

accessing service state, Creating a Service Project
entity state properties, Create a New Entity
formatting service state with XSLT, Configure the Subscriber
overview of, Using a PortSet
simulator state field, Create a New Entity
state data posted to internal port, Posting Data to an Internal Port
state saved to file, Saving State to a File
state variables and, Defining the Service Contract

state variables

ARobot components, Build a Core Service
ARobot drive service, Add a Contract Class
BasicDrive service, Defining the Service Contract
initializing with Start method, Modify the Start Method
security monitor service, Build a Security Monitor Service
Wander service, Working with Version 1

StateService, Saving State to a File

stepping through programs

build and continue, Add New Service Operations
debug mode, Writing a Simple VPL Application
MVPL Debug View, Executing and Debugging a VPL Application

streams, packet-based, What Are Activities?

Submit method, in DSS Service model, Add New Service Operations

Submit operation, DSSP, Using a PortSet

subroutines, executed by hardware interface, Build an Onboard Interface

Subscribe operation, DSSP, Using a PortSet

SUBSCRIBE operation, HTTP, Decentralized Software Services Protocol

subscribers, configuring in subscription management, Configure the Subscriber

SubscribeToARobot method, ARobot bumper service, Add Partnerships

subscription handling

overview of, Communicating with Other Services
publisher configuration, Communicating with Other Services
subscriber configuration, Configure the Subscriber

subscription manager service

as partner in ARobot hardware interface, Modify the Portset
publisher configuration, Communicating with Other Services

sumo-bots, Providing Companionship

surgery, uses of robots, Performing Exploration Jobs

Switch activity, VPL activities, What Are Activities?

Syndication, miscellaneous services available as VPL activities, What Are Activities?

System.Drawing, Add Code to the Implementation Class

System.Web, Add Code to the Implementation Class

T

Task interface (ccr.ITask), CCR, Examining the Generated Code

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), DSS transporting services through, Decentralized Software Services

tcpport parameter, DssHost, Starting a Service

Telepresence Robot Kit (TeRK), Performing Exploration Jobs

templates

for DssService project, Creating a Service Project
Simple Dss Service, Working with Version 1

TeRK (Telepresence Robot Kit), Performing Exploration Jobs

terrain simulation, Using the AGEIA PhysX Card, Running a Simulation

TerrainEntity, entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity

TerrainEntityLOD, entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity

test service, ARobot (see )

Text-to-Speech service, Writing a Simple VPL Application

threading, referencing other services and, Communicating with Other Services

Time, DSSP logs, Debug and Trace Messages

TimeoutPort function, in Wander service, Create Message Handlers

timer controls, in Wander service, Create Message Handlers

To events, Connections dialog, Establishing Connections, Writing a Simple VPL Application

touch sensor, included with Mindstorms NXT, Autonomous Roaming

TouchSensorHandler, Wander service, Create Message Handlers

Tower, Tandy

robotic wish list, Current World of Robotics
role in development of MSRS, Robotics at Microsoft

toys, popular robotic toys, Providing Companionship

trace levels

debug and trace messages, Debug and Trace Messages
DssInfo and, Debug and Trace Messages

trace logs, Debug and Trace Messages

trace messages, Create a Custom Activity

transform file, DSS, Sending and Receiving Messages

translation movement scale, VSE editing, Editor Settings

Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), DSS transporting services through, Decentralized Software Services

Traxster, from Robotics Connection, Listing of Supported Robots

TriangleMeshEnvironmentEntity, entity types available in MSRS, Create a New Entity

TriBot version, LEGO NXT, Running a Simulation, Working with the LEGO Mindstorms NXT

Trilobot robot, Working with the ARobot

TurnRobot function, in Wander service, Create Message Handlers

U

Uniform Resource Identifiers (URI), Decentralized Software Services

UnknownEntry, DSSP fault codes, Handling Faults

update handler, assigned to DispatcherQueue, Examining the Generated Code

Update operation

creating new messages, Posting Data to an Internal Port
DSSP operations, Using a PortSet
operations that generate events, Configure the Publisher

UpdateWhiskerHandler, ARobot message handlers, Create Message Handlers

Upsert operation

DSSP operations, Using a PortSet
operations that generate events, Configure the Publisher

Urban Challenge, DARPA, Listing of Supported Robots, Caring for the Elderly

URI (Uniform Resource Indentifiers), Decentralized Software Services

USB cable, Create cabling options, Run the BasicDrive Service

UseExisting, CreationPolicy attribute value, Add Code to Click Events

UseExistingOrCreate, CreationPolicy attribute value, Change the BasicDrive Manifest

UsePartnerListEntry, CreationPolicy attribute value, Change the BasicDrive Manifest

user-defined types, ARobot core service, Add Code to the Contract Class

Utility.Y2006.M08.Proxy, Modify the PortSet, Add Partnerships

V

Variable activity, VPL activities, What Are Activities?

variables

defining new in VPL, Using the VPL Design Tool
Identifier variable for service contracts, Defining the Service Contract
setting value of, Establishing Connections
state variables for BasicDrive service, Defining the Service Contract

vector structures, coordinates and, Create Robot Entities

Velocity property, entity state properties, Create a New Entity

verbosity parameter, DssHost, Starting a Service

Vernier Software, third-party sensors, Working with the LEGO Mindstorms NXT

View Code command (see )

vision

added to security monitor application, Working with the ARobot
area of robotic vision still under development, Performing Dangerous Jobs
Simple Vision service, What Are Activities?
software for, Working with the ARobot

Visual C#, opening Visual C# project in Visual Studio, Compiling as a Service

Visual mode, VSE, Visual Simulation Environment

Visual Programming Language (see )

Visual Simulation Environment (see )

Visual Simulation Environment folder, Running a Simulation

Visual Studio

as development language for MSRS, Microsoft Robotics Studio Licensing Options
creating ARobot core service, Build a Core Service
creating BasicDrive service, Building a BasicDrive Program
creating Wander service, Working with Version 1
opening Visual C# project in, Compiling as a Service
proxy and transform files generated by Visual Studio templates, Anatomy of a Message
templates for DssService project, Creating a Service Project
Visual Studio templates compared with VPL, Overview of VPL

VisualBasic.NET, as development language for MSRS, Microsoft Robotics Studio Licensing Options

volcanos, use of exploratory robots in exploring, Performing Exploration Jobs

VOLTS-IQ SDK, from BrainTech, Integrating Vision

VPL (Visual Programming Language), Visual Programming Language