What is Cylon.js?
Cylon.js delivers a comprehensive JavaScript framework for developers and engineers looking to build robotics and IoT solutions with minimal complexity. It offers robust support for forty-three official platforms and a growing list of user-contributed platforms, enabling seamless integrations across a wide variety of devices such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Intel boards, Sphero, Philips Hue, and more.
The framework features extensible APIs, shared drivers for GPIO and I2C hardware, and compatibility with browser and mobile environments. Developers benefit from streamlined device connection, real-time command and control, and the ability to interact with robots via REST, socket.io, or MQTT protocols, all supported through NPM modules and detailed documentation. Cylon.js accelerates prototyping and production for the next generation of connected hardware projects.
Features
- Multi-Platform Support: Connects to 43+ official hardware and software platforms.
- Extensible APIs: Offers REST, socket.io, and MQTT plugins for real-time robot control and data streaming.
- Shared Hardware Drivers: Includes common drivers for GPIO and I2C devices.
- Browser & Mobile Compatibility: Can be executed in browsers and mobile apps using browserify or PhoneGap.
- CLI and Automation: Uses the Gort toolkit for device management, firmware updates, and module generation.
- Real-Time Interactions: Enables monitoring and command of robotic systems with live feedback.
Use Cases
- Building custom robotics applications with JavaScript.
- Developing prototypes for IoT devices connecting multiple hardware platforms.
- Remote control and monitoring of robots and devices over the web.
- Incorporating real-time sensor data into web and mobile applications.
- Automating device operations and firmware management with CLI tools.
- Creating browser-based or mobile apps to interface with physical computing systems.
FAQs
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Which hardware platforms does Cylon.js support?
Cylon.js supports over 43 official hardware platforms, including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Intel boards, Sphero, Philips Hue, and many user-contributed devices. -
Can Cylon.js run in a browser or on mobile devices?
Yes, Cylon.js can be executed in-browser using browserify and also supports mobile environments like Chrome connected apps and PhoneGap. -
How can I interact with my robots using Cylon.js?
Cylon.js provides API plugins for REST, socket.io, and MQTT, allowing remote command, real-time data streaming, and monitoring. -
Are there shared drivers for common hardware components?
Cylon.js includes shared drivers for GPIO and I2C devices, simplifying the development and integration of sensors, motors, LEDs, and more. -
Does Cylon.js provide command-line tools?
Yes, Cylon.js uses the Gort toolkit and its own CLI for tasks such as device scanning, firmware updates, and generating new modules or drivers.
