(clug-talk) OT: Linux Automation/Robotics Software Books

A bit off topic, but does anyone knows about some software tools for
Robotics/Automation in Linux...A couple of used books(software-related)
would also come in handy, even if it is not about linux...
I am trying to teach myself to write software/code to interface with
electronics/industrial control systems, etc....But I'd like it to be in
Linux if possible.

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