Modular, open-source robotics running on ROS is clearly the way to go vs. the expensive 'black box' proprietary platform / software. From the conversations I've

Modular, open-source robotics running on ROS is clearly the way to go vs. the expensive 'black box' proprietary platform / software. From the conversations I've had with people in the industry, it certainly feels like robotics is approaching a paradigm shift thanks to ROS / modular / open-source approaches. For any robotics hackers out there, check out Clearpath Robotics' Turtlebot - http://clearpathrobotics.com/turtlebot http://clearpathrobotics.com/turtlebot. I know the Clearpath guys, definitely good people / good products / closely aligned to the open-source / ROS movement.