Embedded sable?

Hi,
   I'm want a java VM for the Sony AIBO robot.  I don't know of any,  
so I was thinking of compiling an open source VM.  The AIBO has a  
Sony proprietary OS.  There is a cross-compiling system based on GCC.

   There are the rudiments of a posix library, but it is nowhere near  
complete.  I am assuming that almost none of the standard java  
classes will work.  That's fine - that API isn't really relevant for  
video camera images or robot joints :).  Also, processes are not  
standard unix-style processes.  Nor is there a standard threading model.

   What I can do is embed a C or C++ library into a shell process in  
the Sony OS.  Is there any way to run SableVM in such a way?  I have  
libffi and zlib compiled for the system.

   I've started playing with the standard sable build system, but  
there are some issues.  e.g. The cross compiling system can compile  
libraries, but can't compile "normal apps".  That means the configure  
system needs some mods at least...

   Any ideas?  I couldn't find any info in the Wiki or the mailing  
list archives.  Or would I be better trying with a different VM?

Thanks for any help,

Will          :-}

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