Microsoft RDS 2008 R3 Now Free Download

Microsoft is offering its Robotics Developer Studio for free to encourage others to get involved in robotics. They combined their RDS 2008 R2 (Express, Standard and Academic) to make RDS 2008 R3. The tools include a visual programming interface and 3D simulator. The fact that Willow Garage already is offering their ROS as open source may have weighed in on their decision but we think it is a good move on their part no matter the source of the inspiration.

Via Microsoft Robotics

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