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Different Method To Direct Connect A PC To An EZB?

Maybe this is a question for EZ Robot but I'll try here first. Last time I tried to contact EZ Robot with a question they did not get back to me.  This not a mission critical question I need to get answered but it's something that I have wondered about. I recently had a friend ask me this question when we were trying to troubleshoot an issue I was...
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Recording With The Skill Kinect Body Control

, I have a question regarding the Kinect Body Control skill in Synthiam ARC. With the Auto Position skill, we can create frames and record them to form gestures like waving or bowing. Can we achieve similar functionality with the Kinect Body Control skill, specifically in terms of recording movements and saving them for later use? Additionally, the...
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Where Do I Start?

Hello, I am a beginner with the Arduino Uno, and I am interested in connecting a simple Otto robot, which is based on the Arduino Uno, to Synthiam's ARC software. My goal is to control the robot, such as making it dance by moving the servos in various animations. Could you provide guidance on how to get started with this process?
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Setting Up Raspberry Pi 5 EZB Server To Use Lidar And Servos

How can I use ARC to integrate an RPLidar and a Raspberry Pi 5 for controlling servos, similar to self-driving or collision detection applications? Should I install Windows on the Raspberry Pi and run ARC directly from there, or would it be better to use the EZBPi server to connect the Raspberry Pi to my Windows computer? My primary concern is the...
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Python API

Hello, We are currently utilizing Synthiam's ARC software to manage the movements of our robot's head. I would like to know if it is possible to write a Python script within ARC to control the blink rate of the robot's eyelids. We have servos installed that are responsible for moving the eyelids. Thank you!
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Only One Ezb V4 Per Wifi Connection

Only One Ezb V4 Per Wifi Connection

If I want to use more than one EZ-B, do I need to increase the number of WiFi connections accordingly? I am currently using two EZ-B controllers: one...
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Can I Use Rasberry Pi 5 With Sythiam Arc?

Can I use a Raspberry Pi 5 with Synthiam ARC? I also have a Windows laptop available. Alternatively, do I need to purchase a separate microcontroller?
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I Have An ARC Pro Using 1 Seat I Have One Available But Cant Use It

I have an ARC Pro subscription, which allows me to use ARC on two computers. I am currently using one license on my laptop. When I check the ARC License Management Console, it shows that I have one license remaining. However, when I try to start ARC on my second computer, it says that there is no license available to assign. How can I resolve this...
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Usb Webcam Only With Resolution 320 X 240 By Tracking Face

, I am testing a USB webcam connected to my PC. The face tracking feature only works with a resolution of 320 x 240. If I choose a higher resolution, such as 640 x 480 or above, it does not track faces. Is this normal behavior? Interestingly, object tracking works well at higher resolutions.
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Bing Speech Controlled By A Script

Bing Speech Controlled By A Script

@TMesserschmidt I tried the script from the tutorial "Add New AIML Categories with Voice." I encountered no errors, but the file created is...
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System Exception With Wheel Encoder Counter Skill

Could someone help me understand why I am getting this exception with the Wheel Encoder Counter skill? 1. I uploaded the firmware DJ's UNO Firmware with Wheel Encoder Counter (Feb 8, 2019) on my Arduino UNO from this link: Arduino Uno Firmware by following the steps in this tutorial: Connecting Arduino to ARC. 2. I connected the wheel encoders to...
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How To Modify The Bot Name In Aimlbot ?

I am experimenting with AIMLBot and would like to give the bot a personal name, such as John. When I ask, "What's your name?" it should respond with "John." I have checked some AIML files and the configuration file, but it is not clear what needs to be changed. By changing the name, my robot will feel more personalized. Could...