UVic Robotics — Software Requirements Specification (SRS)

CIRC 2026 • UVic Robotics • Version 1.0 (Oct 8, 2025)

Living technical reference for the UVic Robotics Software Team. Centralizes the rover software system overview, development environment, and subsystem responsibilities. It will evolve with implementation and testing. Note: Work in progress—some sections will be filled before competition.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

• 1.1 Purpose
• 1.2 Background
• 1.3 System Overview
• 1.4 Glossary and Acronyms

2. Overall Description

• 2.1 Rover Perspective
• 2.2 System Functions
  • Arm Control System
  • Drive System
  • Perception System
  • Odometry System
  • Communication System (Antenna)
  • Autonomous System
  • User Interface (Base Station)
• 2.3 Operating Environment
• 2.4 Design and Implementation Constraints
• 2.5 Assumptions and Dependencies

3. System Features (by subsystem)

• Arm Control System
• Drive System
• Perception System
• Odometry System
• Communication System (Antenna)
• Autonomous System
• User Interface (Base Station)

4–10. Supporting Sections (sections which might be filled in later)

• 4. External Interfaces
• 5. System Architecture and Technology Stack
• 6. Hazard Analysis and Safety Requirements
• 7. Research and Documentation
• 8. Codebase and Maintainability
• 9. References
• 10. Appendix A — Controller Mappings