Hey gang - I think the first thing is to find the API / Protocol definition. So we can get some sense of how movement instructions can be sent to the Loomo. For example, how do we remotely tell it to move forward or turn left, or stop, etc.. There must be an API or SDK or JSON definition depending on the 3rd party programming interface.

When you purchased it, did they send any programming information? Or access to a API/SDK portal?

Yes there is a SDK available to anyone.  This is the link 
https://developer.segwayrobotics.com/developer/documents/setup-developing-environment.html

Yes, I have used one GIT and tested voice commands for movement using the SDK. 
Tested this one and it worked: https://github.com/loomoguy/loomo-speech-demo

I don't know much, but in the end what we need to do is an Android APP that will provide all that Synthiam needs. I think, not sure

An Android app is out of scope for Synthiam ARC - as we focus on x86. We'll need to dive deeper to understand how we can send movement commands

Ok, What can I do?

Specs

Height x Length x Width 650mm x 310mm length x 570mm width
Weight ~19kg (~42 lbs.)
Max Payload 220 lbs
Machine Parameters
LCD Screen 4.3 inch, 480 * 800 pixels
HD Camera 1080p 30Hz streaming with 104 degrees FOV
3D Camera Intel RealSense ZR300 Camera for depth-sensing & motion tracking
Sensors Available Ultrasonic sensors, infrared distance sensors, touch sensors, encoders, IMUs
Processor Intel Atom Z8750, 4 cores 2.56GHz, x86-64
Operating System Customized system based on Android 5.1
Memory 4GB
Storage 64GB
Battery
Capacity 329Wh
Motor
Speed Limit 8km/h (4.3mph) in robot mode, 18km/h (11mph) in self-balancing vehicle mode
Typical Range ~35km (22 miles) per charge
Traversable Terrain Paved road and sidewalks, packed dirt, slopes < 15, obstacles < 0.4 inch (1cm), gaps < 1.2 inch (3cm)
Features
Mic Array 5 microphones enabling beamforming, voice localization and voice command recognition
Waterproof IPX4

I think what we can do is whip up an Android app that runs on the device and converts it into an EZB - it exposes a TCP connection for ARC to connect to. This is similar to how the Ohmnilab telepresence robot or Raspberry Pi EZB Server works.

Sound like a Plan, Who can do this?

I noticed that your photo has a platform attached to the loomo. What is it and where did you get it

It’s a Loomo delivery platform we found on the web, we could not find it to buy so we are actually building it ourselves. Prototype will be ready this week.

Found this also
Android Loomo ROS Core

This repo allows you to connect a Loomo robot to an host PC running ROS. It exposes a number of the Loomo's sensors to ROS in ways that are compatible with the ROS Navigation stack.
https://github.com/skalldri/android_loomo_ros_core

I assume that because it is in the front it can move a good load. I tried to attach sometime at the back and it could not carry any load

That ros core android thing is a perfect place to start

kazpet, I believe that pulling alone does not work, he needs to feel weights, to we need to make sure the base feels it or do it by cod, there is a weight sensor.

The API will be able to send commands to move - is there a mobile app for it?

Yes, Android and iOS apps.
https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/loomo/id1377974255?l=en

This app moves it too with voice commands. 
https://github.com/loomoguy/loomo-speech-demo

DJ, did you get a chance to look into it?

The ROS style android app is the right way to go - as that's how a few other ARC compatible devices work. By having a remote service that ARC connects with using and extending the EZB protocol. I'd definitely recommend going that direction. However, the next question is to determine creating either a skill that connects to the existing ROS android app using ROS messaging? Or modify the android app to extend the EZB protocol?

I think they're both about the same amount of effort - so maybe I'd recommend start looking through the existing ros android app to document the available data first. That way we'd all know what to expect from it.