Hardware Overview

Cyberwave connects to 80+ robotic devices out of the box through its hardware catalog. Every device in the catalog ships with a pre-built driver that is installed automatically when you pair hardware with a digital twin. Beyond the catalog, any device with an API, serial interface, or network protocol can be connected — write a driver in Python or C++, or scaffold one in minutes with our AI tooling.

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Cyberwave Edge

Cyberwave uses Cyberwave Edge to bridge the gap between your physical hardware and the cloud. The Edge is the software layer that runs on any machine connected to your robot or sensor — a Raspberry Pi strapped to a robot, a Jetson on a drone, the robot’s own onboard computer (if it has one), or even your Mac for quick local development. You don’t need to think about which device, OS, or protocol your hardware uses. Cyberwave abstracts all of that away, so connecting any supported device always comes down to one command: That’s it. The CLI auto-detects your hardware, installs the right driver, and links it to the digital twin you created in the dashboard.

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Browse by Category

The same workflow scales across every form factor — pick a category to see how Cyberwave handles it, or browse the full catalog for specific models.

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Step-by-Step Setup

The same flow works for any hardware — catalog devices and custom rigs alike.

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Prerequisites

• A Cyberwave account (Request Early Access)
• API token from your dashboard (Profile → API Keys)
• An edge device connected to your hardware (Raspberry Pi, Jetson, industrial PC, your Mac — anything that can reach the internet)

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1. Add a Digital Twin

An environment is a 3D virtual space that mirrors your real-world setup.

1. In the dashboard, click New Environment and give it a name.
2. Click Add from Catalog and search for your hardware.
3. Position the twin to match your physical setup.

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2. Install and Pair

On the machine connected to your hardware, install the CLI and pair: The CLI prompts you to log in, select your environment, and choose the digital twin. If a compatible driver exists, it is installed and configured automatically. Check progress with cyberwave edge logs.

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No Driver Available? Write Your Own

A driver is a Docker container that translates between your device’s native API and Cyberwave’s MQTT layer. Three ways to scaffold one: See Writing Compatible Drivers for the full architecture, environment variables, and packaging guide. Open-source reference implementations:

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ROS and Industrial Protocols

The driver architecture is protocol-agnostic. Cyberwave is fully compatible with ROS 1 and ROS 2, and the same pattern bridges any other industrial protocol — VDA5050, OPC UA, Modbus, gRPC/REST, or raw serial — to MQTT.

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