PR2 is designed as a common hardware and software platform for robot researchers.
Browsers have the potential, like an operating system, to act as a software platform on which other programs run.
The software platform is used by organisations in 35 countries.
The new software platform has received some positive reception from the technology press.
This forced users who share data to adopt the same software platform.
Because of variations between software platforms, results can vary depending on which program is used.
"Finding the 'right' price point for a software platform is critical."
Being a successful software platform is a very desirable thing.
These software platforms are designed by volunteers, given away for free.
It is also available in electronic form on multiple software platforms.