Integration and Evolution of Model-Based Tool Prototypes

Model-based software prototyping enables effective construction of design tools for new system design approaches effectively in a very short time. In this paper, we show that explicit interface modeling is well suited to integrate such prototyped tools into design environments. In addition, we point out how our model-based generative approach supports evolution of prototypes very well. We present the prototyping methodology at hand of Dual Dynamics Designer a novel development tool for behavior-oriented robot software. We demonstrate how a first prototype evolved to a full-fledged design tool working as an integrated part in our robot design environment.