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Synbot plugin for ARC: local Bot Server chatbot integration with SIML dialogs, ControlCommand API, multi-language, learning and emotion support.

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Redesigned Top Stomach Pistons for quicker movement; updated STL files available on Thingiverse (thing:1047605)

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Jd Seems Like It's Not Receiving Data From ARC

Problem and Steps: After successfully wiring & assembling JD, I turned him on. Then I connected to his SSID through my windows computer. I started the ARC, and selected to use the JD example project. The windows appeared, and the video one showed a live stream of his camera. All of his physical servos immediately turned 90 degrees, so he could...
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Backwards Or Is It Just Me

So I have my JD assembled and sort of running, as I was working on the walking frames I noticed something odd. When I have the edit frames window open and I am looking at the assembled JD in the front view. The servos on the left, that would be my left as I am facing the JD are moving opposite in direction from the servos on the right. So for...
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Indoor Navigation System And Ezb Camera ?

Any updates on the indoor navigation system, camera and beacon system? There was discussion it was in the works. Just curious. Ron
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Comparing Time

I'm having a headache trying to comparing time. I have a variable $CustomerTime . It holds the last time motion was detected in the customer area. My plan is to have my robot look like he has fallen asleep. So I have the current time $time being stuffed into $CustomerTime each time motion is detected. So I want the robot to go to sleep when there...
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Win A $400 Ez-Robot Roli Rover Robot Kit

Robotics Trends has partnered with EZ-Robot to give away an EZ-Robot Roli Rover Robot Kit - a $400 value. The United States needs to get more kids involved in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. Fifteen percent of current job openings in the country are in the tech field, but only 16 percent of high school seniors are...
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Web Cam

Can I connect an ordinary Web camera to direct to the ez robot
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Cool Robot Gripper

Cool Robot Gripper

Found this interesting hand idea.... Don't know yet if these are for purchase....
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How To Script

How To Script

Hello , I wanted to ask about the scripting in mobile interface I wanted to show the ping distance in a text box but I could not I wrote " $Distance " and when it gave me an err I...
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Really Cool Animatronic Robot

Really Cool Animatronic Robot

This is what keeps me inspired....
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Progress And Scripting

Progress And Scripting

Hello. Just a quick update and some issues I have. The hex that is still nameless is awesome. ARC is super awesome. Ive got the hex walking ( not quite in a straight line) and...
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Reversing Servo

Reversing Servo

Hi Is there any way of reversing servos in Auto Position when building frames . like there is in horizontal or vertical servo. It would make it easier to keep track of where I am in the...
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Parts Needed

Does anyone in the easrern US area have any levers from lever servos they would sell? I have a project and need two of them. I will go to the 3d forum if not available here. Thanks, Ron