WPILib
Core libraries for creating robot programs for the FIRST Robotics Competition roboRIO.
What is WPILib?
WPILib is the official open-source software library suite for the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). It provides the core libraries—including WPILibJ (Java), WPILibC (C++), and a Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL)—that teams use to program their competition robots running on the roboRIO controller. It solves the problem of low-level hardware complexity by abstracting device interactions, allowing teams to concentrate on game strategy and robot behavior.
FIRST Robotics Competition teams, mentors, and students who need to program FRC robots, ranging from beginners with limited coding experience to advanced programmers developing complex robot behaviors.
Developers choose WPILib because it is the officially supported, battle-tested standard for FRC robotics programming. Its unique value lies in its mission-driven design that ensures accessibility for all skill levels while maintaining powerful capabilities for advanced users, coupled with strong multi-language support and seamless integration with FRC's Kit of Parts hardware.
Overview
Official Repository of WPILibJ and WPILibC
Use Cases
Best For
- Programming robots for the FIRST Robotics Competition
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