# Introduction Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-4/topic/1_Introduction.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-88500-4/topic/1_Introduction.html) This document provides a detailed description of the software design and architecture of the system, which is essential to set up the platform effectively within a network. This document is intended for software developers who are interested in understanding the workflows and operations of the different subsystems, such as platform, connectivity, and multimedia, and their framework, functions, and programming models. 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. For technical support, see [https://www.qualcomm.com/support](https://www.qualcomm.com/support). Last Published: Aug 18, 2023 [Next Topic Architecture](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-88500-4/topics/6_Architecture.md)