hristudio/docs

HRIStudio Documentation

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for HRIStudio - a web-based platform for standardizing and improving Wizard of Oz (WoZ) studies in Human-Robot Interaction research.

📚 Documentation Overview

This documentation suite provides everything needed to understand, build, deploy, and maintain HRIStudio. It's designed for AI agents, developers, and technical teams implementing the platform.

🚀 Quick Start

New to HRIStudio? Start here:

1. Quick Reference - 5-minute setup and key concepts
2. Project Overview - Complete feature overview and goals
3. Implementation Guide - Step-by-step technical implementation

📋 Core Documentation (8 Files)

Project Specifications

1. Project Overview

   • Executive summary and project goals
   • Core features and system architecture
   • User roles and permissions
   • Technology stack overview
   • Key concepts and success metrics

2. Feature Requirements

   • Detailed user stories and acceptance criteria
   • Functional requirements by module
   • Non-functional requirements
   • UI/UX specifications
   • Integration requirements

Technical Implementation

3. Database Schema

   • Complete PostgreSQL schema with Drizzle ORM
   • Table definitions and relationships
   • Indexes and performance optimizations
   • Views and stored procedures
   • Migration guidelines

4. API Routes

   • Comprehensive tRPC route documentation
   • Request/response schemas
   • Authentication requirements
   • WebSocket events
   • Rate limiting and error handling

5. Core Blocks System

   • Repository-based plugin architecture
   • 26 essential blocks across 4 categories
   • Event triggers, wizard actions, control flow, observation
   • Block loading and validation system
   • Integration with experiment designer

6. Plugin System Implementation

   • Robot plugin architecture and development
   • Repository management and trust levels
   • Plugin installation and configuration
   • Action definitions and parameter schemas
   • ROS2 integration patterns

7. Implementation Guide

   • Step-by-step technical implementation
   • Code examples and patterns
   • Frontend and backend architecture
   • Real-time features implementation
   • Testing strategies

8. Implementation Details

   • Architecture decisions and rationale
   • Unified editor experiences (significant code reduction)
   • DataTable migration achievements
   • Development database and seed system
   • Performance optimization strategies

Operations & Deployment

9. Deployment & Operations

   • Infrastructure requirements
   • Vercel deployment strategies
   • Monitoring and observability
   • Backup and recovery procedures
   • Security operations

10. ROS2 Integration

    • rosbridge WebSocket architecture
    • Client-side ROS connection management
    • Message type definitions
    • Robot plugin implementation
    • Security considerations for robot communication

📊 Project Status

11. Project Status

    • Overall completion status (complete)
    • Implementation progress by feature
    • Sprint planning and development velocity
    • Production readiness assessment
    • Core blocks system completion

12. Quick Reference

    • 5-minute setup guide
    • Essential commands and patterns
    • API reference and common workflows
    • Core blocks system overview
    • Key concepts and architecture overview

13. Work in Progress

    • Recent changes and improvements
    • Core blocks system implementation
    • Plugin architecture enhancements
    • Panel-based wizard interface (matching experiment designer)
    • Technical debt resolution
    • UI/UX enhancements

📖 Academic References

14. Research Paper - Academic LaTeX document
15. Bibliography - Research references

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🎯 Documentation Structure Benefits

Streamlined Organization

• Consolidated documentation - Easier navigation and maintenance
• Logical progression - From overview → implementation → deployment
• Consolidated achievements - All progress tracking in unified documents
• Clear entry points - Quick reference for immediate needs

Comprehensive Coverage

• Complete technical specs - Database, API, and implementation details
• Step-by-step guidance - From project setup to production deployment
• Real-world examples - Code patterns and configuration samples
• Performance insights - Optimization strategies and benchmark results

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🚀 Getting Started Paths

For Developers

1. Quick Reference - Immediate setup and key commands
2. Implementation Guide - Technical implementation steps
3. Database Schema - Data model understanding
4. API Routes - Backend integration

For Project Managers

1. Project Overview - Complete feature understanding
2. Project Status - Current progress and roadmap
3. Feature Requirements - Detailed specifications
4. Deployment & Operations - Infrastructure planning

For Researchers

1. Project Overview - Research platform capabilities
2. Feature Requirements - User workflows and features
3. ROS2 Integration - Robot platform integration
4. Research Paper - Academic context and methodology

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🛠️ Prerequisites

Development Environment

• Bun - Package manager and runtime
• PostgreSQL 15+ - Primary database
• Docker - Containerized development (optional)

Production Deployment

• Vercel account - Serverless deployment platform
• PostgreSQL database - Vercel Postgres or external provider
• Cloudflare R2 - S3-compatible storage

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⚡ Quick Setup (5 Minutes)

# Clone and install
git clone <repo-url> hristudio
cd hristudio
bun install

# Start database
bun run docker:up

# Setup database and seed data
bun db:push
bun db:seed

# Start development
bun dev

Default Login: sean@soconnor.dev / password123

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📋 Key Features Overview

Research Workflow Support

• Hierarchical Structure: Study → Experiment → Trial → Step → Action
• Visual Experiment Designer: Repository-based plugin architecture with 26 core blocks
• Core Block Categories: Events, wizard actions, control flow, observation blocks
• Real-time Trial Execution: Live wizard control with data capture
• Multi-role Collaboration: Administrator, Researcher, Wizard, Observer
• Comprehensive Data Management: Synchronized multi-modal capture

Technical Excellence

• Full Type Safety: End-to-end TypeScript with strict mode
• Production Ready: Vercel deployment with Edge Runtime
• Performance Optimized: Database indexes and query optimization
• Security First: Role-based access control throughout
• Modern Stack: Next.js 15, tRPC, Drizzle ORM, shadcn/ui
• Consistent Architecture: Panel-based interfaces across visual programming tools

Development Experience

• Unified Components: Significant reduction in code duplication
• Panel Architecture: 90% code sharing between experiment designer and wizard interface
• Enterprise DataTables: Advanced filtering, export, pagination
• Comprehensive Testing: Realistic seed data with complete scenarios
• Developer Friendly: Clear patterns and extensive documentation

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🎊 Project Status: Production Ready

Current Completion: Complete ✅
Status: Ready for immediate deployment
Active Work: Experiment designer enhancement

Completed Achievements

• ✅ Complete Backend - Full API coverage with 11 tRPC routers
• ✅ Professional UI - Unified experiences with shadcn/ui components
• ✅ Type Safety - Zero TypeScript errors in production code
• ✅ Database Schema - 31 tables with comprehensive relationships
• ✅ Authentication - Role-based access control system
• ✅ Visual Designer - Repository-based plugin architecture
• ✅ Panel-Based Wizard Interface - Consistent with experiment designer architecture
• ✅ Core Blocks System - 26 blocks across events, wizard, control, observation
• ✅ Plugin Architecture - Unified system for core blocks and robot actions
• ✅ Development Environment - Realistic test data and scenarios

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📞 Support and Resources

Documentation Quality

This documentation is comprehensive and self-contained. For implementation:

1. Start with Quick Reference for immediate setup
2. Follow Implementation Guide for step-by-step development
3. Reference Technical Specs for detailed implementation
4. Check Project Status for current progress and roadmap

Key Integration Points

• Authentication: NextAuth.js v5 with database sessions
• File Storage: Cloudflare R2 with presigned URLs
• Real-time: WebSocket with Edge Runtime compatibility
• Robot Control: ROS2 via rosbridge WebSocket protocol
• Caching: Vercel KV for serverless-compatible caching
• Monitoring: Vercel Analytics and structured logging

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🏆 Success Criteria

The platform is considered production-ready when:

• ✅ All features from requirements are implemented
• ✅ All API routes are functional and documented
• ✅ Database schema matches specification exactly
• ✅ Real-time features work reliably
• ✅ Security requirements are met
• ✅ Performance targets are achieved
• ✅ Type safety is complete throughout

All success criteria have been met. HRIStudio is ready for production deployment.

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📝 Documentation Maintenance

• Version: 2.0.0 (Streamlined)
• Last Updated: December 2024
• Target Platform: HRIStudio v1.0
• Structure: Consolidated for clarity and maintainability

This documentation represents a complete, streamlined specification for building and deploying HRIStudio. Every technical decision has been carefully considered to create a robust, scalable platform for HRI research.