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Tiny Yolo2

Object detection is fundemental to computer vision: Recognize what the objects are inside the robot camera and also where they are in the...

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Synthiam - My Robi 2.0

today Im finishing my Robi 2.0 Project. EZ-B 4.0, 21 servos, 22ft cables, 6 sensors, led-boards, camera, stereo speaker, 17,8 inches tall,...

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System Exception Error

Version: 2024.06.22.00 I encountered the following error message while using Synthiam ARC: System.Exception: Speech synthesis is not supported due to an invalid operating system or missing device at EZ_B.SpeechSynth.StartListening() at ARC.Scripting.Forms.FormWaitForSpeech.OrfC5q7cmKB(Object, EventArgs) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs...
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Read Value Return By Sharp IR Radar

Hi @Athena, Is it possible to retrieve the read value from the Sharp IR (Radar and/or Distance) skill in Synthiam ARC? I would like to use this data within a Script Skill. If it is possible, could you provide an example script in Python? Thank you!
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2 Different Voices On Pc And Android

As a beginner with ARC software, I am experimenting with various commands and skills. Currently, I am working on establishing a remote connection using an Android smartphone. I have configured the Interface Builder and the Remote UI. I inserted a button into the Interface Builder with an audio script, which works fine with a male voice on the EZ-Bs...
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Skill Ultrasonic Distance - Unable To Access It Through Controlcommand

Skill Ultrasonic Distance - Unable To Access It Through Controlcommand

I expected to be able to access the Ultrasonic Distance skill using the...
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Help With Wowwee Roboquad

Help With Wowwee Roboquad

Hi, I just got the RoboQuad from ebay and I started to follow the video on connecting the EZ-B to it, but when I opened the head it looks different then the video. The...
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Python Scripts For Ez-Robot

Hi, Ive been searching around the site for existing Python scripts that access the EZ-Robot functions. No luck so far, although in 2011 DJ Sures said I will be releasing a Python module shortly for EZ-B V3. If anyone has experience integrating Python with EZ-Robot, any links would be much appreciated. David.
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How To Recover Rgb Animator  I2c Address

How To Recover Rgb Animator I2c Address

Hi, I connected two RGB eyes to an EZ-B v4 using the RGB Animator robot skill, and initially, everything was fine. I could animate the LEDs,...
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What Is A Web Hook?

What Is A Web Hook?

@Athena, What ARC skills utilize webhooks? Im currently using the IFTTT Robot Skill and am curious about which other robot skills also support webhooks. Thanks!
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Recognize 2 Different Faces

Hi, I can track a face using camera tracking. Is it possible to differentiate between two different faces? Can we trick the face tracking system with object tracking, or do we need to use the Cognitive Face skill for this purpose?
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Connecting A Circuitboard To An Ezbv4

Is it possible to connect this board with an EZ-B v4 or IoTiny, using it as an access point for connecting servos? Here is the link to the board I am referring to: Servo V2 Bricklet
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How To Make  A Camera Chases A Ball

How To Make A Camera Chases A Ball

I am using a servo and movement tracking with the Roli Rover to chase a ball. It works quite well, but if the ball moves outside the cameras view range,...
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Movong A Rotation Servo Real Slow

How can I make a continuous rotation servo turn very slowly? The servo is an original from EZ-Robot.