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eProsima Integration Service is a middleware integration tool that facilitates communication between different systems and protocols by translating their native languages to a common representation based on the DDS-XTypes standard. It acts as a bridge, allowing disparate systems like ROS 2, Fast DDS, FIWARE, and WebSocket to interoperate seamlessly through a plugin-based architecture.

Key Features

• Protocol Translation — Translates between different communication protocols using a common xTypes representation as an intermediary.
• Plugin-Based Architecture — Uses System Handles (plugins) for each supported middleware (e.g., ROS 1, ROS 2, Fast DDS, WebSocket).
• YAML Configuration — Runtime configuration via YAML files to define systems, routes, topics, and services.
• Bidirectional Communication — Supports both publish/subscribe and client/server communication patterns.
• Extensible Design — Allows creation of new System Handles to integrate additional protocols.

Philosophy

The project is built on the principle of enabling seamless interoperability between heterogeneous systems through a standardized, extensible translation layer, reducing integration complexity in complex robotic and IoT environments.