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Why Not Use Google Api?

It was suggested on another forum that we tie in to Google API for a Natural detection. The voice rec that we currently have works well for me. But, I understand that the Google app works without any training or personal dictionary. Just download it, tie it in and BANG! use it without any problems. Just a thought.
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What Did Your First Robot Look Like

What Did Your First Robot Look Like

I found a photo of my first (programmable) robot build back in 1979 which worked by recording tones on a cassette player! I have no idea why I did not...
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Question About Omnibot 2000 Eyes.

Question About Omnibot 2000 Eyes.

So how do I go about changing the color of my Omnibot 2000 robots eyes. I know dumb question, but I was wondering how others on here have done it?
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C++ Programming Help

Need some help with a little programming problem. Have given it my best shot but just can't seem to figure it out! My basic logic class is not enough for me and Google just got me lost TOO many times... LOL. This program will be in a microcontroller that controls two 8x8(64) LED matrix for my robot eyes. The EZB will send it the serial commands to...
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Easy Random Responses?

Is there a simple way of having random responses to a single voice command?
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Large Plexiglass Box Over Makerbot 3D Printers In The Office

Hey guys in the office , my local supplier had large sheets of plexiglass but I would rather buy it pre sliced with polished edges and I would probably be cheaper off than buying 4 x 8 sheets and cutting them myself. Do you buy it as a box kit? Aprox cost? Maybe a website I can get them from? Thanks guys
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No Power On Ezb

Tried the troubleshooting tips, I'm good on everything except I'm not getting 3.3 vdc on the power pins. What could it be? No lights on both the blue LED and the Bluetooth LED. Regulators are fine too. I tried to unplug and re-pug the chip too. Thanks in advance.
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Robot Contest On Instructables.Com

Robot Contest On Instructables.Com

Hey is anyone going to enter? Robot contest. So far there isn't any competition; any one of our projects would be a winner.
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Ez Balancing Robot?

Hi I am bones to e z robot and I am wondering if I can use this software to run my self balancing robot. It will be doing a lot more than balancing though. Is this software capable of a simple c hatbot as well?
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Full Screen App View On Pc?

Full Screen App View On Pc?

I've gone through the tutorials on how to view and run your app on Android, but I need to create a kid-friendly app with a super simple interface that works on a...
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Natural Movements During Social Interaction.

This paper is very interesting! I grant you that this may be for more advanced robotics people but everyone can get something out of it for thier robot script or AI. See also the other supporting documentation in the reference section too. "Conversational Gaze Aversion for Humanlike Robots"
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Tellymate Tiny

Tellymate Tiny

Since it was mentioned a few days ago it has been at the forefront of my mind bugging me to play with it, so let's play First I will cover the wiring of the TellyMate Tiny to the EZ-B and then...