ARC 2024.02.28.00 (Pro & Runtime)

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Change Release Notes

We're excited to announce a critical update for all Synthiam ARC users utilizing Bing Speech Recognition in their projects. This release addresses a significant issue identified in the wake word speech recognition engine.

Issue Overview

Previously, it was found that the wake word speech recognition engine did not terminate as expected after closing a robot skill. This oversight resulted in the unintended operation of two Bing speech recognition systems simultaneously, leading to potential performance degradation and unnecessary resource utilization.

Discovery and Resolution

The issue was uncovered during the development of ARCx, Synthiam's forthcoming next-generation robot platform. Our commitment to delivering a seamless and efficient user experience drove us to promptly investigate and rectify this flaw.

This update ensures that the wake word speech recognition engine is properly terminated upon closing a robot skill. This fix is crucial for maintaining optimal system performance and avoiding the unnoticed consumption of system resources.

Ongoing Support

As we continue to develop ARCx, we remain dedicated to supporting the current version of ARC. Users can expect ongoing updates, including bug fixes and security enhancements, ensuring a reliable and secure environment for developing and deploying robot skills.

Update Instructions

Please follow the standard update procedure within the ARC software to apply this update. Navigate to the 'Check for Updates' section under the 'Help' menu. Following the prompts will ensure your software is updated to the latest version, incorporating this critical fix.

Acknowledgements

We appreciate the patience and support of our user community as we strive to improve and evolve the Synthiam ARC platform. Your feedback is invaluable to us and plays a crucial role in shaping the future of robotic development.

For any questions or further assistance, please reply to this post or visit our community forums.

Thank you for choosing Synthiam for your robotic development needs. We look forward to continuing to provide you with cutting-edge tools and support.


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Feature ARC
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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
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* Per robot project
** 1,000 per cognitive type (vision recognition, speech recognition, face detection, sentiment, text recognition, emotion detection, azure text to speech)

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