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# SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2025 James Harton
#
# SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0
defmodule BB.Actuator do
@moduledoc """
Behaviour and API for actuator GenServers in the BB framework.
This module serves two purposes:
1. **Behaviour** - Defines callbacks for actuator implementations
2. **API** - Provides functions for sending commands to actuators
## Behaviour
Actuators receive position/velocity/effort commands and drive hardware.
They must implement the `disarm/1` callback for safety.
## Usage
The `use BB.Actuator` macro:
- Adds `use GenServer` (you must implement GenServer callbacks)
- Adds `@behaviour BB.Actuator`
- Optionally defines `options_schema/0` if you pass the `:options_schema` option
### Required Callbacks
- `disarm/1` - Called when the robot is disarmed or crashes. Must work without
GenServer state (the process may have crashed).
### Options Schema
If your actuator accepts configuration options, pass them via `:options_schema`:
defmodule MyServoActuator do
use BB.Actuator,
options_schema: [
channel: [type: {:in, 0..15}, required: true, doc: "PWM channel"],
controller: [type: :atom, required: true, doc: "Controller name"]
]
@impl BB.Actuator
def disarm(opts) do
# Make hardware safe - called without GenServer state
MyHardware.disable(opts[:controller], opts[:channel])
:ok
end
@impl GenServer
def init(opts) do
channel = Keyword.fetch!(opts, :channel)
bb = Keyword.fetch!(opts, :bb)
BB.Safety.register(__MODULE__,
robot: bb.robot,
path: bb.path,
opts: [channel: channel, controller: opts[:controller]]
)
{:ok, %{channel: channel, bb: bb}}
end
end
For actuators that don't need configuration, omit `:options_schema`:
defmodule SimpleActuator do
use BB.Actuator
# Must be used as bare module in DSL: actuator :motor, SimpleActuator
@impl BB.Actuator
def disarm(_opts), do: :ok
@impl GenServer
def init(opts) do
bb = Keyword.fetch!(opts, :bb)
{:ok, %{bb: bb}}
end
end
### Auto-injected Options
The `:bb` option is automatically provided by the supervisor and should
NOT be included in your `options_schema`. It contains `%{robot: module, path: [atom]}`.
## API
Supports both pubsub delivery (for orchestration, logging, replay) and
direct GenServer delivery (for time-critical control paths).
### Delivery Methods
- **Pubsub** (`set_position/4`, etc.) - Commands published to `[:actuator | path]`.
Enables logging, replay, and multi-subscriber patterns. Actuators receive
commands via `handle_info/2`.
- **Direct** (`set_position!/4`, etc.) - Commands sent directly via `BB.Process.cast`.
Lower latency for time-critical control. Actuators receive via `handle_cast/2`.
- **Synchronous** (`set_position_sync/5`, etc.) - Commands sent via `BB.Process.call`.
Returns acknowledgement or error. Actuators respond via `handle_call/3`.
### Examples
# Pubsub delivery (for kinematics/orchestration)
BB.Actuator.set_position(MyRobot, [:base_link, :shoulder, :servo], 1.57)
# Direct delivery (for time-critical control)
BB.Actuator.set_position!(MyRobot, :shoulder_servo, 1.57)
# Synchronous with acknowledgement
{:ok, :accepted} = BB.Actuator.set_position_sync(MyRobot, :shoulder_servo, 1.57)
"""
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Behaviour
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
@doc """
Returns the options schema for this actuator.
The schema should NOT include the `:bb` option - it is auto-injected.
If this callback is not implemented, the module cannot accept options
in the DSL (must be used as a bare module).
"""
@callback options_schema() :: Spark.Options.t()
@doc """
Make the hardware safe.
Called with the opts provided at registration. Must work without GenServer state.
This callback is required for actuators since they control physical hardware.
"""
@callback disarm(opts :: keyword()) :: :ok | {:error, term()}
@optional_callbacks [options_schema: 0]
@doc false
defmacro __using__(opts) do
schema_opts = opts[:options_schema]
quote do
use GenServer
@behaviour BB.Actuator
unquote(
if schema_opts do
quote do
@__bb_options_schema Spark.Options.new!(unquote(schema_opts))
@impl BB.Actuator
def options_schema, do: @__bb_options_schema
defoverridable options_schema: 0
end
end
)
end
end
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# API
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
alias BB.Message
alias BB.Message.Actuator.Command
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Position Commands
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
@doc """
Send a position command via pubsub.
The command is published to `[:actuator | path]` where subscribers can
receive it via `handle_info({:bb, path, message}, state)`.
## Options
- `:velocity` - Velocity hint (rad/s or m/s)
- `:duration` - Duration hint (milliseconds)
- `:command_id` - Correlation ID for feedback tracking
## Examples
BB.Actuator.set_position(MyRobot, [:base_link, :shoulder, :servo], 1.57)
BB.Actuator.set_position(MyRobot, [:shoulder, :servo], 1.57, velocity: 0.5)
"""
@spec set_position(module(), [atom()], number(), keyword()) :: :ok
def set_position(robot, path, position, opts \\ []) do
message = build_position_message(path, position, opts)
BB.publish(robot, [:actuator | path], message)
end
@doc """
Send a position command directly to an actuator (bypasses pubsub).
Uses `BB.Process.cast` for fire-and-forget delivery. The actuator receives
the command via `handle_cast({:command, message}, state)`.
## Options
Same as `set_position/4`.
"""
@spec set_position!(module(), atom(), number(), keyword()) :: :ok
def set_position!(robot, actuator_name, position, opts \\ []) do
message = build_position_message(actuator_name, position, opts)
BB.cast(robot, actuator_name, {:command, message})
end
@doc """
Send a position command and wait for acknowledgement.
Uses `BB.Process.call` for synchronous delivery. Returns the actuator's
response or raises on timeout.
## Options
Same as `set_position/4`, plus:
- Fifth argument is timeout in milliseconds (default 5000)
## Returns
- `{:ok, :accepted}` - Command accepted
- `{:ok, :accepted, map()}` - Command accepted with additional info
- `{:error, reason}` - Command rejected
"""
@spec set_position_sync(module(), atom(), number(), keyword(), timeout()) ::
{:ok, :accepted | {:accepted, map()}} | {:error, term()}
def set_position_sync(robot, actuator_name, position, opts \\ [], timeout \\ 5000) do
message = build_position_message(actuator_name, position, opts)
BB.call(robot, actuator_name, {:command, message}, timeout)
end
defp build_position_message(frame_id, position, opts) do
frame_id = if is_list(frame_id), do: List.last(frame_id), else: frame_id
Message.new!(Command.Position, frame_id,
position: position * 1.0,
velocity: opts[:velocity],
duration: opts[:duration],
command_id: opts[:command_id]
)
end
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Velocity Commands
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
@doc """
Send a velocity command via pubsub.
## Options
- `:duration` - Duration (milliseconds), nil = until stopped
- `:command_id` - Correlation ID for feedback tracking
"""
@spec set_velocity(module(), [atom()], number(), keyword()) :: :ok
def set_velocity(robot, path, velocity, opts \\ []) do
message = build_velocity_message(path, velocity, opts)
BB.publish(robot, [:actuator | path], message)
end
@doc """
Send a velocity command directly to an actuator (bypasses pubsub).
"""
@spec set_velocity!(module(), atom(), number(), keyword()) :: :ok
def set_velocity!(robot, actuator_name, velocity, opts \\ []) do
message = build_velocity_message(actuator_name, velocity, opts)
BB.cast(robot, actuator_name, {:command, message})
end
@doc """
Send a velocity command and wait for acknowledgement.
"""
@spec set_velocity_sync(module(), atom(), number(), keyword(), timeout()) ::
{:ok, :accepted | {:accepted, map()}} | {:error, term()}
def set_velocity_sync(robot, actuator_name, velocity, opts \\ [], timeout \\ 5000) do
message = build_velocity_message(actuator_name, velocity, opts)
BB.call(robot, actuator_name, {:command, message}, timeout)
end
defp build_velocity_message(frame_id, velocity, opts) do
frame_id = if is_list(frame_id), do: List.last(frame_id), else: frame_id
Message.new!(Command.Velocity, frame_id,
velocity: velocity * 1.0,
duration: opts[:duration],
command_id: opts[:command_id]
)
end
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Effort Commands
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
@doc """
Send an effort (torque/force) command via pubsub.
## Options
- `:duration` - Duration (milliseconds), nil = until stopped
- `:command_id` - Correlation ID for feedback tracking
"""
@spec set_effort(module(), [atom()], number(), keyword()) :: :ok
def set_effort(robot, path, effort, opts \\ []) do
message = build_effort_message(path, effort, opts)
BB.publish(robot, [:actuator | path], message)
end
@doc """
Send an effort command directly to an actuator (bypasses pubsub).
"""
@spec set_effort!(module(), atom(), number(), keyword()) :: :ok
def set_effort!(robot, actuator_name, effort, opts \\ []) do
message = build_effort_message(actuator_name, effort, opts)
BB.cast(robot, actuator_name, {:command, message})
end
@doc """
Send an effort command and wait for acknowledgement.
"""
@spec set_effort_sync(module(), atom(), number(), keyword(), timeout()) ::
{:ok, :accepted | {:accepted, map()}} | {:error, term()}
def set_effort_sync(robot, actuator_name, effort, opts \\ [], timeout \\ 5000) do
message = build_effort_message(actuator_name, effort, opts)
BB.call(robot, actuator_name, {:command, message}, timeout)
end
defp build_effort_message(frame_id, effort, opts) do
frame_id = if is_list(frame_id), do: List.last(frame_id), else: frame_id
Message.new!(Command.Effort, frame_id,
effort: effort * 1.0,
duration: opts[:duration],
command_id: opts[:command_id]
)
end
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Trajectory Commands
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
@doc """
Send a trajectory command via pubsub.
## Waypoint Structure
Each waypoint should be a keyword list or map with:
- `position` - Position (radians or metres)
- `velocity` - Velocity (rad/s or m/s)
- `acceleration` - Acceleration (rad/s² or m/s²)
- `time_from_start` - Time from trajectory start (milliseconds)
## Options
- `:repeat` - Number of repetitions: positive integer or `:forever` (default 1)
- `:command_id` - Correlation ID for feedback tracking
"""
@spec follow_trajectory(module(), [atom()], [keyword() | map()], keyword()) :: :ok
def follow_trajectory(robot, path, waypoints, opts \\ []) do
message = build_trajectory_message(path, waypoints, opts)
BB.publish(robot, [:actuator | path], message)
end
@doc """
Send a trajectory command directly to an actuator (bypasses pubsub).
"""
@spec follow_trajectory!(module(), atom(), [keyword() | map()], keyword()) :: :ok
def follow_trajectory!(robot, actuator_name, waypoints, opts \\ []) do
message = build_trajectory_message(actuator_name, waypoints, opts)
BB.cast(robot, actuator_name, {:command, message})
end
@doc """
Send a trajectory command and wait for acknowledgement.
"""
@spec follow_trajectory_sync(module(), atom(), [keyword() | map()], keyword(), timeout()) ::
{:ok, :accepted | {:accepted, map()}} | {:error, term()}
def follow_trajectory_sync(robot, actuator_name, waypoints, opts \\ [], timeout \\ 5000) do
message = build_trajectory_message(actuator_name, waypoints, opts)
BB.call(robot, actuator_name, {:command, message}, timeout)
end
defp build_trajectory_message(frame_id, waypoints, opts) do
frame_id = if is_list(frame_id), do: List.last(frame_id), else: frame_id
normalised_waypoints =
Enum.map(waypoints, fn wp ->
wp = if is_map(wp), do: Keyword.new(wp), else: wp
[
position: wp[:position] * 1.0,
velocity: wp[:velocity] * 1.0,
acceleration: wp[:acceleration] * 1.0,
time_from_start: wp[:time_from_start]
]
end)
Message.new!(Command.Trajectory, frame_id,
waypoints: normalised_waypoints,
repeat: opts[:repeat] || 1,
command_id: opts[:command_id]
)
end
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Stop Commands
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
@doc """
Send a stop command via pubsub.
## Options
- `:mode` - `:immediate` (default) or `:decelerate`
- `:command_id` - Correlation ID for feedback tracking
"""
@spec stop(module(), [atom()], keyword()) :: :ok
def stop(robot, path, opts \\ []) do
message = build_stop_message(path, opts)
BB.publish(robot, [:actuator | path], message)
end
@doc """
Send a stop command directly to an actuator (bypasses pubsub).
"""
@spec stop!(module(), atom(), keyword()) :: :ok
def stop!(robot, actuator_name, opts \\ []) do
message = build_stop_message(actuator_name, opts)
BB.cast(robot, actuator_name, {:command, message})
end
@doc """
Send a stop command and wait for acknowledgement.
"""
@spec stop_sync(module(), atom(), keyword(), timeout()) ::
{:ok, :accepted | {:accepted, map()}} | {:error, term()}
def stop_sync(robot, actuator_name, opts \\ [], timeout \\ 5000) do
message = build_stop_message(actuator_name, opts)
BB.call(robot, actuator_name, {:command, message}, timeout)
end
defp build_stop_message(frame_id, opts) do
frame_id = if is_list(frame_id), do: List.last(frame_id), else: frame_id
Message.new!(Command.Stop, frame_id,
mode: opts[:mode] || :immediate,
command_id: opts[:command_id]
)
end
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
# Hold Commands
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
@doc """
Send a hold command via pubsub.
Instructs the actuator to actively maintain its current position.
## Options
- `:command_id` - Correlation ID for feedback tracking
"""
@spec hold(module(), [atom()], keyword()) :: :ok
def hold(robot, path, opts \\ []) do
message = build_hold_message(path, opts)
BB.publish(robot, [:actuator | path], message)
end
@doc """
Send a hold command directly to an actuator (bypasses pubsub).
"""
@spec hold!(module(), atom(), keyword()) :: :ok
def hold!(robot, actuator_name, opts \\ []) do
message = build_hold_message(actuator_name, opts)
BB.cast(robot, actuator_name, {:command, message})
end
@doc """
Send a hold command and wait for acknowledgement.
"""
@spec hold_sync(module(), atom(), keyword(), timeout()) ::
{:ok, :accepted | {:accepted, map()}} | {:error, term()}
def hold_sync(robot, actuator_name, opts \\ [], timeout \\ 5000) do
message = build_hold_message(actuator_name, opts)
BB.call(robot, actuator_name, {:command, message}, timeout)
end
defp build_hold_message(frame_id, opts) do
frame_id = if is_list(frame_id), do: List.last(frame_id), else: frame_id
Message.new!(Command.Hold, frame_id, command_id: opts[:command_id])
end
end