[Mike Copioli]

The CANipede is not based on the Arduino. An Arduino may be used to communicate with the CANipede via the CAN shield. The Arduino by itself is not powerful enough for this kind of control system. It also lacks the necessary hardware to operate in a harsh electrical environment like a robot. (over current protection, ESD protection, ...). However if one wishes to use the Arduino as a Logic Node to provide high level instructions over CAN, they may. One does not need intimate knowledge of CAN in order to leverage the control systems features. The point of the control system is to allow any processing platform to be used via a simple, standard interface. The CANipede will be available this Fall around October. Target price is about $199.99.