ICub Software Installation (superbuild)

This page contains detailed instructions for installing the iCub software.

The software can be compiled on different platforms, however we support Windows, Linux (Debian/Ubuntu) and macOS.

For all systems you have the following choices:

• From pre-compiled binaries: quick installation of all the software, good if you don't want to compile or modify the software, allow experimenting with the robot, the simulator and writing code using the libraries.
• From sources: get the latest sources and compile the software. This procedure is simplified by the use of the robotology-superbuild.

Installation on Windows

• Installation from pre-compiled binaries
• Installation from sources using the robotology-superbuild

Installation on Linux

• Installation from pre-compiled binaries
• Installation from sources using the robotology-superbuild

Installation on macOS

• Installation from sources using the robotology-superbuild

Installation on the robot (pc104)

For installation of the software on the pc104/icub-head follow these instructions:

• Compilation on the pc104/icub-head with the robotology-superbuild

Linux Virtual Machine

Although installing the software is simple with binaries or sources we also provide pre-installed virtual machines through vagrant:

https://github.com/robotology/vagrant-icub