# Introduction

Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-1/topic/1_Introduction_.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-1/topic/1_Introduction_.html)

This document provides the steps to configure or customize the platform software to support additional components or different hardware board designs. This document is intended for software developers who are interested in understanding how to customize kernel, Qualcomm^®^ universal peripheral (QUP), and camera sensor.

The Robotics RB5 Platform supports both Linux Ubuntu and Linux Embedded operating systems. In
      this document, information that is unique to an operating system is presented using separate
      heads.

As a prerequisite, see the specifications, features, architecture, and sample use cases here:
        [https://www.qualcomm.com/products/internet-of-things/industrial/industrial-automation/robotics-rb5-platform](https://www.qualcomm.com/products/internet-of-things/industrial/industrial-automation/robotics-rb5-platform).

For technical support, see [https://www.qualcomm.com/support](https://www.qualcomm.com/support).

Last Published: Aug 18, 2023

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