RocketLog
Hello! I am looking to buy a custom ezrobot. I am asking here because well.. i dont know where to turn!
I need a robot that has the ability to..
1: Climb stairs (Up and down) Speed is not a issue. Sound is.
2: App wifi controlled. (Android phone) The wifi will be in the house, i need to control this while i am basically far away cross country technically.
3: Able to press keyboard buttons on a real life keyboard. (like, tap them. If i could control the initial weight of the tap it would help me type out longer things on different keyboards (metal keyboards being heavier keys etc))
3: Able to move a mouse. (yeah.. those grippers need to be able to expand quite alot.
4: Strong enough to pull cables
5: some kind of charging dock (i cant stress this enough, i need to be able to use this in emergencies, so when the power goes off i need to be sure the robot has charge within it, to do its job until it runs out of power it has stored or to return to the base to continue its job)
6:Not made of plastic. Professionalism is sort of.. well... yeah. it needs to look effective otherwise my co-workers would pretty much assume its a toy. I have a budget for heavy duty parts included.
7 (extra) let me add a sim card so that thing can go outside and use garden tools or what have you. Im technically trying to use this as a extra slower version of me until i return to my home. Its much better than paying someone else.
Yeah this is pretty much impossible to find on google. But i hope someone here can take up the torch. Its the most utility robot in the world technically, so it has to have features.
Looks: I dont really care how it looks. but exposed wires.. it would mean it could snag. This has to be waterproof/resistant to a degree blush
I can make something cool , there are so many options you need to narrow down the basic functionality and it’s purpose . Actual use and purpose goes a long way in design. I have made all kinds of projects . I can certainly build a bit and Ezrobot can power it/ control it.
I was thinking of you Josh, I was hoping you’d see it and take an interest as our resident big bot builder.
@RocketLog,
Focus your needs based on the most useful and required functions. It is best to not try to get an "All in One" design. Indoor vs Outdoor is a good place to start. Consider options like remote operation of the computer rather than using the robot to do it. List the functions needed upstairs vs downstairs. This may also help focus in the designer's direction.
Combining available devices such as the Amazon Echo, and Smart Home devices will allow expansion of the abilities of the Robot with minimal work.
Members of this forum such as Josh can help you with the concepts you want.
The project you present is doable as stated earlier, but you need to focus your actual priorities to match your needs.
Ron