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🤖OnboardAPI Library Supports Multi-Language Integration for Sensor Systems

Sensor systems now talk to software in multiple languages

TL;DR

OnboardAPI, a middleware library by Rheinmetall AG, now supports multi-language integration, enabling seamless communication between sensor systems and software components in C++, Java, C#/.NET, and Python. This is a big deal for IoT and embedded systems developers.

OnboardAPI, an interface library and middleware designed for sensor systems, now supports multi-language integration, including C++, Java, C#/.NET, and Python. This is a big deal for IoT and embedded systems developers who need to bridge hardware and software in complex environments. The library, built on ddkit and utilizing the Data Distribution Service (DDS) standard, ensures interoperability and backward compatibility. It's particularly useful for teams working on high-demand applications that require reliable, low-latency data exchange. The library was last updated in 2026 and is owned by Rheinmetall AG.

Key Points

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OnboardAPI supports multi-language integration, including C++, Java, C#/.NET, and Python.

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Utilizes Data Distribution Service (DDS) standard by the Object Management Group (OMG).

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Ensures interoperability and backward compatibility via DDS XTypes and XCDR2 encoding.

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Core library provided in C++, with wrappers for Java, C#/.NET, and Python.

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Library was last updated in 2026 and is owned by Rheinmetall AG.

Why It Matters

If you're working on IoT or embedded systems with complex hardware and software environments, OnboardAPI's multi-language support means you can now seamlessly integrate sensor systems with software components in C++, Java, C#/.NET, and Python. This is particularly useful for high-demand applications requiring reliable, low-latency data exchange. The library's backward compatibility ensures that different versions of software can coexist and communicate, even as the data model evolves.

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