RobotPy-WPILib
Python implementation of WPILib for writing robot code in the FIRST Robotics Competition.
What is RobotPy-WPILib?
RobotPy WPILib is a Python implementation of wrappers for WPILib, the official library used to interface with hardware in the FIRST Robotics Competition. It enables robotics teams to write their robot control code in Python instead of the traditional Java or C++ languages. The project solves the problem of making robotics programming more accessible through Python's simpler syntax and dynamic capabilities.
FIRST Robotics Competition teams who want to program their robots using Python, educators teaching robotics with Python, and robotics enthusiasts looking for a more accessible programming interface for competition robots.
Developers choose RobotPy WPILib because it provides full competition capabilities with Python's easier learning curve and readability, making robotics programming more accessible to teams without extensive Java or C++ experience. It's maintained by an active community with comprehensive documentation and support.
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- FIRST Robotics Competition teams wanting to use Python for robot programming
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