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@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ Linux meets all basic criteria for this choice.
\item \item
Linux is the primary choice of operating systems in robotics. Linux is the primary choice of operating systems in robotics.
Because of this it is best supported by the community and will offer developers the greatest amount of support going forward. Because of this it is best supported by the community and will offer developers the greatest amount of support going forward.
Of note, the Robot Operating System (ROS), which is the foremost robotics operating system and academically supported, only runs on the Linux operating system. Of note, the Robot Operating System (ROS) \cite{rossupport}, which is the foremost robotics operating system and academically supported, only runs on the Linux operating system.
Furthermore, ROS is technology under review by this team, for this project. Furthermore, ROS is technology under review by this team, for this project.
The use of ROS would require that Linux be chosen. The use of ROS would require that Linux be chosen.
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In acquiring this technology freely, the robotics team is free to allocate more resources to other parts of the project, such as the rover itself, or other ground station costs. In acquiring this technology freely, the robotics team is free to allocate more resources to other parts of the project, such as the rover itself, or other ground station costs.
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Linux is notoriously light-weight and modifiable. Linux is famously light-weight and modifiable, allowing for a less powerful hardware solution.
\end{itemize} \end{itemize}
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\begin{itemize} \begin{itemize}
\item \item
MacOS is a Unix operating system, and as such shares many traits and tools with Linux. MacOS is a Unix operating system \cite{macunix}, and as such shares many traits and tools with Linux.
Because of this ROS runs and is supported on MacOS. Because of this ROS runs and is supported on MacOS \cite{rossupport}.
\item \item
Because of its similarity to Linux, it is also fair to say that there is a reasonable expectation that developers, present and future, will be familiar with the development environment it provides. Because of its similarity to Linux, it is also fair to say that there is a reasonable expectation that developers, present and future, will be familiar with the development environment it provides.
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ROS is not supported on the Windows platform, which means that selecting the Windows operating system restricts us greatly. ROS is not supported on the Windows platform \cite{rossupport}, which means that selecting the Windows operating system restricts us greatly.
Moreover, Windows generally does not have the support of the general robotics environment in academics. Moreover, Windows generally does not have the support of the general robotics environment in academics.
Finding a Windows specific solution could be a significant hindrance to this team. Finding a Windows specific solution could be a significant hindrance to this team.
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The standard path through computer science at OSU does not include much, if any, development experience on the Windows platform. The standard path through computer science at OSU does not include much, if any, development experience on the Windows platform.
Therefore it is not reasonable to expect that current or incoming developers will be able to meaningfully impact the project without a significant, upfront, learning curve. Therefore it is not reasonable to expect that current or incoming developers will be able to meaningfully impact the project without a significant, upfront, learning curve.
It is also fair to say that the unfamiliarity of developing on Windows and the rapid deployment model that this project will take will create a more mistake prone environment that will likely lead to less robust and reliable software. It is also fair to say that the unfamiliarity of developing on Windows and the rapid deployment model that this project will take is likely to create a more mistake prone environment that will likely lead to less robust and reliable software.
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Windows is a licensed operating system that runs on nearly all PCs. Windows is a licensed operating system that runs on nearly all PCs.
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\subsection{Summary} \subsection{Summary}
Clearly each operating system has different traits and attributes. Clearly each operating system has different traits and attributes.
MacOS and Linux some both Unix operating systems and share many ideas and offer a similar environment. MacOS and Linux are both Unix operating systems and share many ideas and offer a similar environment.
Windows is a drastic change from the previously mentioned two, but is the world's most popular PC operating system, and is professionally supported. Windows is a drastic change from the previously mentioned two, but is the world's most popular PC operating system, and is professionally supported.
\subsection{Conclusion} \subsection{Conclusion}
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\subsection{Criteria} \subsection{Criteria}
The computing hardware for the project must fulfill specific requirements. The computing hardware for the project must fulfill specific requirements.
It must have enough processing power to drive the software. It must have enough processing power to drive the software.
It must be small and portable. It must be small, portable, and easy to setup.
It must not incur a significant cost. It must not incur a significant cost.
Due to the nature of the ground control software, all three of these requirements must be met.
\subsection{Laptop} \subsection{Laptop}
A laptop may seem like the most obvious choice and offers many advantages. A laptop may seem like the most obvious choice and offers many advantages.
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\subsection{Intel NUC} \subsection{Intel NUC}
An Intel NUC is a miniature computer designed for similar use cases as this. An Intel NUC is a miniature computer designed for similar use cases as this.
It provides more than enough computing power and its small size will afford easy transportation and setup. It provides more than enough computing power and its small size will afford easy transportation and setup.
The client prefers the use of an Intel NUC is providing one for the project. The client prefers the use of an Intel NUC and is providing one for the project.
\subsection{Full-Sized PC} \subsection{Full-Sized PC}
A full-sized PC offers significant processing power but at the cost of size. A full-sized PC offers significant processing power but at the cost of size.
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\subsection{Self-Contained Case} \subsection{Self-Contained Case}
This case contains all equipment necessary for the ground station to function, already connected, missing only power. This case contains all equipment necessary for the ground station to function, already connected, missing only power.
Logistically this is the nicest solution, however, such a case will require some customization from the team. Logistically this is the nicest solution, however, such a case will require some customization from the team, as such a case has not yet been found ready-made.
Also the equipment will have to be carried approximately 50 feet from the transportation vehicle to the setup location, so it cannot be too heavy. Also the equipment will have to be carried approximately 50 feet from the transportation vehicle to the setup location, so it cannot be too heavy to be carried.
\subsection{Separately Packaged Components} \subsection{Separately Packaged Components}
In this solution, all components of the station are packed individually and will have to be connected and powered separately once transported to the setup location. In this solution, all components of the station are packed individually and will have to be connected and powered separately once transported to the setup location.
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However, moving the station from the transport vehicle to the setup location will require more than a single trip. However, moving the station from the transport vehicle to the setup location will require more than a single trip.
This can introduce error as the client's rover team moves quickly to meet the two minute deadline. This can introduce error as the client's rover team moves quickly to meet the two minute deadline.
\subsection{Pre-Packed Backpack} \subsection{Pre-Packed Case}
Unlike the previous two solutions, in this case all necessary components are fit into a backpack or case, but not connected. Unlike the previous two solutions, in this case all necessary components are fit into a backpack or case, but not connected.
This is different from the previous option because components are packaged together as opposed to separately, but are not connected.
This allows for a single trip to unload the vehicle, but still requires that each component is connected and powered on in two minutes. This allows for a single trip to unload the vehicle, but still requires that each component is connected and powered on in two minutes.
Again this could lead to errors or troubleshooting in the two minutes allowed for setup. Again this could lead to errors or troubleshooting in the two minutes allowed for setup, but may prove to be more feasible than the fully contained and connected ground station.
\subsection{Summary} \subsection{Summary}
Each solution carries pros and cons. Each solution carries pros and cons.
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Though it is more resource heavy, it is better to have the entire ground station pre-connected in a hard case. Though it is more resource heavy, it is better to have the entire ground station pre-connected in a hard case.
This solution will cost both time and money, but will greatly increase the chance of success for the Mars Rover team during the competition. This solution will cost both time and money, but will greatly increase the chance of success for the Mars Rover team during the competition.
Moreover the solution can be reused in years to come, which is an important condition from our client. Moreover the solution can be reused in years to come, which is an important condition from our client.
Packaging the ground station together unconnected provides the second most favorable option.
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