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TermDefinition & Description
Orin / S100High-level ROS 2/REST main controller / Chassis-sensor link secondary controller
ROS 2 / DDS / Fast DDS / RMWCommunication framework / Data Distribution Service / DDS implementation / ROS Middleware abstraction layer
Domain ID / QoSDDS communication domain / Quality of Service policies (Reliability, History, Durability, etc.)
MCAP / TF / TRANSIENT_LOCALRecording container format / Transform library / Durability policy allowing late joiners to receive retained static data
REST / Command ServiceHTTP JSON interface / ROS 2 Services such as StringCmd
run ID / dry-runUnique execution session identifier / Mode that validates and displays execution plans without altering robot state
Official Release / Release Blocker / Reference Info / Current Limitation / Not ApplicableRefer to preliminary notes; status shall NOT automatically upgrade merely due to passing functional acceptance or being listed in appendices
Read-only / Manageable Risk / High RiskOperations that do not alter system state / Recoverable write operations / Service, configuration, upgrade, power supply, or data cleanup modifications