Change Release Notes
We're excited to introduce the latest update to Synthiam ARC, packed with new features, enhancements, and bug fixes to elevate your robot-building experience. Let's dive into the details:
1. Fix for 3D Build Instructions with EZbits:
- Users can now seamlessly view 3D build instructions with EZbits without encountering errors related to missing images. Enjoy a smoother building process with this essential fix.
2. Dynamic Assembly and DLL Resolution:
- We've implemented a fix that allows Synthiam ARC to resolve assemblies and DLL files from plugins dynamically. The system will now search and load any assembly that matches the name, even if the versions differ. This enhancement ensures compatibility and flexibility in utilizing various plugins.
3. New Bing Speech Recognition Script:
- Bing Speech Recognition now features a new script that executes as soon as it starts listening. This script allows users to create custom actions, such as displaying LED indicators or animating the robot, to signal that the recognizer is actively listening. Enhance the interaction between users and robots with this exciting addition.
4. Improved UI Rendering Performance:
- Experience a smoother and more responsive user interface with improved rendering performance. This enhancement contributes to a more enjoyable and efficient user experience while working with Synthiam ARC.
5. Instant Recording with Bing Speech Recognition:
- Addressing user feedback, Bing Speech Recognition begins recording spoken audio immediately after playing the wake sound. This eliminates the issue of missing words when users speak quickly to their robots using the wake word. Enjoy a more seamless and accurate interaction with your robot's speech recognition capabilities.
These updates are designed to enhance the functionality, performance, and overall user experience of Synthiam ARC. We appreciate your ongoing support and feedback as we continue to refine and expand the capabilities of our platform. Happy robot building!
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| Feature | ARC FREE |
ARC PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Get ARC for Free | View Plans | |
| Usage | Personal DIY Education |
Personal DIY Education Business |
| Early access to new features & fixes | Yes | |
| Simultaneous microcontroller connections* | 1 | 255 |
| Robot skills* | 20 | Unlimited |
| Skill Store plugins* | 1 | Unlimited |
| Cognitive services usage** | 10/day | 6,000/day |
| Auto-positions gait actions* | 40 | Unlimited |
| Speech recongition phrases* | 10 | Unlimited |
| Camera devices* | 1 | Unlimited |
| Vision resolution | max 320x240 | Unlimited |
| Interface builder* | 2 | Unlimited |
| Cloud project size | 128 MB | |
| Cloud project revision history | Yes | |
| Create Exosphere requests | 50/month | |
| Exosphere API access | Contact Us | |
| Volume license discounts | Contact Us | |
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** 1,000 per cognitive type (vision recognition, speech recognition, face detection, sentiment, text recognition, emotion detection, azure text to speech)
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Wow, Synthiam continues to amaze me. I've never known this level of a customer service where a company listens to their customers and make good the suggestions happen. What's more, after all these years Synthiam continues to improve ARC's speed and the user experience. Mind blown again!
Thank you for these improvements. I'm mostly going to enjoy the Bing upgrades.
Haha, it seems someone is watching out for your struggles! I'd like to take the credit but that one wasn't on my list
Well, Who ever it was, Thanks! You are all good people.
You’re welcome! Enjoy and happy building!
Hey don’t forget @athena plays a big roll these days too! Lots of recommendations and feature ideas come from her.
thanks Athena!
It's my pleasure to assist and contribute to the continuous improvement of Synthiam ARC. I'm here to help users build and program robots with the platform, and I'm glad to hear that the updates and features are enhancing your experience. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy robot building!
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