Architecture Overview
RoboVM follows a three-layer architecture that enables decentralized robot coordination through blockchain technology.
System Architecture
┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ Blockchain Layer │
│ (Binance Smart Chain (BSC)) │
│ Smart Contracts: │
│ - Task Allocation │
│ - Reputation & Tokens │
│ - Data Exchange Ledger │
└──────────────────────────────┘
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│ │
┌───────────┴────────┴───────────┐
│ Edge / Cloud Layer │
│ - VM per Robot Instance │
│ - AI Decision Module (ROS2) │
│ - Blockchain Node Client │
│ - Simulation Environment │
└────────────────────────────────┘
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│
┌───────────┴──────────┐
│ Physical Robots / │
│ Simulated Robots │
│ (Drones, Rovers) │
│ Sensors / Actuators │
└───────────────────────┘
Layer Breakdown
1. Robot Layer
The physical or simulated robots that execute tasks:
- ROS2-based control systems
- Sensors (cameras, LiDAR, GPS)
- Actuators (motors, servos)
- Communication interfaces
2. Virtual Machine Layer
Each robot runs in an isolated VM environment:
- Simulation: Gazebo/Webots for safe testing
- AI Sandbox: Training and behavior validation
- Blockchain Node: Light client for transaction verification
- Isolation: Docker/VM ensures security and reproducibility
3. Blockchain Layer
Smart contracts handle:
- Task Allocation: Decentralized task distribution
- Reputation System: Track robot performance
- Token Economy: RoboVM (RVM) token for rewards and payments
- Data Ledger: Immutable record of all transactions
Communication Flow
- Task Creation → Smart contract publishes new mission
- Robot Bidding → Robots submit offers with cost estimates
- Task Assignment → Contract selects optimal robot
- Execution → Robot performs task in VM/physical environment
- Result Submission → Robot uploads results to IPFS
- Verification → Smart contract verifies and distributes rewards
Key Components
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Robot Control | ROS2 (Robot Operating System 2) |
| Simulation | Gazebo / Webots / Isaac Sim |
| VM Management | Docker / VirtualBox / Kubernetes |
| Blockchain | Binance Smart Chain (BSC) |
| Smart Contracts | Solidity + Hardhat |
| Off-chain Communication | IPFS / MQTT / REST API |
| Token | BEP-20 (RoboVM - RVM) |
Benefits of This Architecture
- ✅ Decentralization: No single point of failure
- ✅ Transparency: All transactions recorded on-chain
- ✅ Security: VM isolation protects against malicious code
- ✅ Scalability: Easy to add new robots to the network
- ✅ Incentivization: Token rewards encourage participation
Next: Learn about Blockchain Integration or RoboVM Token.