Introduction

What is Kenate?

Kenate is "React for Robots": a framework that helps you build complex robot behaviors by breaking them down into small, isolated States, not one giant script.

Engineering Note

If you're used to writing `while True:` loops in Python with everything jammed together, this might feel different at first. But once you taste modularity, you won't go back.

The Problem

Traditional robotics code is one giant script. You write a massive main.py with a while True: loop that handles everything: sensor reading, motor control, state transitions, error handling. One typo and the whole thing falls over.

The Solution

Kenate forces you to think in States. Each behavior is a separate Python class: PatrolState, AlertState, IdleState. Each state only cares about itself. The Kenate Engine handles the rest.

Key Features

Hybrid Power

Write easy Python. A C++ Engine runs at 1000Hz under the hood for precise timing.

Deterministic

Guaranteed, exact timing intervals. Critical for smooth robot motion.

Modular

If 'Attack' is broken, fix AttackState.py. You can't break 'Patrol' by accident.

A Quick Taste

states/patrol.py

import kenate

class PatrolState(kenate.BaseState):
    def on_enter(self):
        self.log("Starting patrol...")
    
    def on_update(self):
        self.set_motor_speed(0, 50)
        self.set_motor_speed(1, 50)
        
        if self.get_distance(0) < 30:
            self.change_state("Alert")

Installation