Robot Skill Store

The Synthiam Skill Store is the perfect place to find new robot skills for your ARC software. With industry experts creating these skills, you can easily make a robot that performs all sorts of tasks.

You may also create a robot skill or learn how to add them to a robot.

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Adc

The ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) category in Synthiam ARC provides the capability to read analog signals from sensors, converting real-world signals into digital data. This is essential for interfacing with analog sensors and devices, allowing robots to gather precise data from the physical environment.

Artificial Intelligence

The Artificial Intelligence category in Synthiam ARC empowers robots with advanced cognitive abilities. Through integration with AI services, robots can recognize objects, understand speech, and make intelligent decisions. This skill category opens up a realm of possibilities for creating smart and responsive robotic systems.

Audio

The Audio category in Synthiam ARC enables robots to interact with their surroundings through sound. It includes features such as speech synthesis, audio playback, and voice recognition. This skill set is crucial for creating robots that can communicate effectively using auditory cues.

Camera

The Camera category in Synthiam ARC facilitates visual perception for robots. With camera-related functionalities, robots can capture images, process visual data, and perform tasks such as object recognition and tracking. This category is fundamental for developing vision-based robotic applications.

Communication

The Communication category in Synthiam ARC focuses on enabling robots to interact and exchange information with other devices. This includes communication protocols, data sharing, and network connectivity. It is crucial for building robots that can collaborate and communicate in various environments.

Digital

The Digital category in Synthiam ARC deals with digital signal processing and manipulation. It includes functions for working with digital sensors, logic operations, and data processing. This skill set is essential for handling digital information in robotic applications.

Display

The Display category in Synthiam ARC allows robots to present information visually. It includes features for controlling displays, showing images, and rendering graphical content. This skill set is valuable for creating robots that can convey information to users in a clear and engaging manner.

Games

The Games category in Synthiam ARC introduces entertainment and gaming elements to robotic platforms. It includes functionalities for creating interactive games and activities that engage users with the robot. This category adds a playful dimension to the robot's capabilities.

General

The General category in Synthiam ARC encompasses a wide range of general-purpose robot skills. It includes versatile functionalities that can be applied across different robotic applications, providing a foundation for building custom behaviors and features.

Gps

The GPS (Global Positioning System) category in Synthiam ARC enables robots to determine their precise geographical location. This is essential for applications that require navigation, mapping, and location-based decision-making. Robots equipped with GPS capabilities can navigate autonomously in various environments.

Graphs

The Graphs category in Synthiam ARC focuses on visualizing data through graphical representations. It includes tools for creating charts, graphs, and visual displays of information. This skill set is useful for presenting complex data in a comprehensible manner.

I2c

The I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) category in Synthiam ARC facilitates communication between devices using the I2C protocol. This skill set is crucial for connecting and interacting with a variety of sensors and peripherals in a robotics system.

Infrared Distance

The Infrared Distance category in Synthiam ARC enables robots to measure distances using infrared sensors. This is essential for obstacle avoidance, navigation, and proximity sensing. Robots equipped with this capability can interact safely in dynamic environments.

Misc

The Misc (Miscellaneous) category in Synthiam ARC includes a collection of miscellaneous robot skills that don't fit into specific categories. It provides a versatile toolkit for handling various tasks and functionalities in robotic applications.

Movement Panels

The Movement Panels category in Synthiam ARC focuses on controlling and managing the movement of robots. It includes features for controlling motors, wheels, and other actuators, allowing robots to navigate and move in a controlled manner. There can only be one movement panel per project. <a href="/Support/ARC-Overview/movement-panels">Movement Panel Details</a>

Navigation

The Navigation category in Synthiam ARC is dedicated to enabling robots to navigate and move autonomously. It includes functionalities such as path planning, obstacle avoidance, and localization. This skill set is crucial for developing robots capable of exploring and navigating complex environments.

Power

The Power category in Synthiam ARC focuses on managing and monitoring the power aspects of robots. It includes features for monitoring battery levels, managing power consumption, and implementing power-related behaviors. This skill set is essential for ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of robotic systems.

Pwm

The PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) category in Synthiam ARC facilitates precise control of actuators such as motors and servos by adjusting the duty cycle of the signal. This skill set is crucial for achieving fine-grained control over the movement and position of robotic components.

Rafiki

The Rafiki category in Synthiam ARC introduces social and emotional interaction capabilities to robots. It includes features for recognizing emotions, responding empathetically, and engaging in social interactions. This category adds a human touch to robotic interactions.

Remote Control

The Remote Control category in Synthiam ARC enables robots to be controlled remotely by users. It includes functionalities for remote operation, telepresence, and remote monitoring. This skill set is valuable for scenarios where direct user control or observation is required.

Scripting

The Scripting category in Synthiam ARC empowers users to create custom scripts and behaviors for robots. It includes scripting languages and tools that allow users to define complex and customized robot actions, expanding the flexibility and capabilities of robotic systems. Here are the manuals for <a href="/Support/javascript-api/javascript-overview">JavaScript</a>, <a href="/Support/python-api/python-overview">Python</a>, <a href="/Support/ez-script-api/ezscript">EZ-Script</a>, <a href="/Support/Programming/block-coding/Blockly">Blockly</a>, and <a href="/Support/Programming/block-coding/RoboScratch">RoboScratch</a>.

Servo

The Servo category in Synthiam ARC focuses on controlling servo motors, allowing precise control over the rotational movement of robotic components. This skill set is essential for tasks requiring accurate and controlled motion in robotic applications.

Ultrasonic

Ultrasonic Distance

The Ultrasonic Distance category in Synthiam ARC enables robots to measure distances using ultrasonic sensors. This is valuable for applications such as obstacle avoidance, object detection, and proximity sensing. Robots equipped with this capability can navigate and interact safely in various environments.

Virtual Reality

The Virtual Reality category in Synthiam ARC introduces immersive virtual experiences to robots. It includes features for integrating virtual reality technologies, allowing robots to interact with virtual environments and providing users with unique and engaging experiences.
The Audio category in Synthiam ARC enables robots to interact with their surroundings through sound. It includes features such as speech synthesis, audio playback, and voice recognition. This skill set is crucial for creating robots that can communicate effectively using auditory cues.

Advanced Speech Recognition v40

Advanced Speech Recognition
By Microsoft
This is an alternative to the Bing Speech Recognition module for ARC. This skill is a paid service from Microsoft.

Audiotoolbox Plugin v15

Audiotoolbox Plugin
By ptp
Allows ARC to use UWP speech voices, change default audio devices, capture sound and route to an EZB.

Azure Text To Speech v7

Azure Text To Speech
By Microsoft
Enable fluid, natural-sounding text to speech that matches the intonation and emotion of human voices.

Bing Speech Recognition

Bing Speech Recognition
By Microsoft
This speech recognition skill for ARC uses the Bing Speech Recognition cloud service. It is one of the most accurate speech recognition services available. Two...

Conversational Menu v9

Conversational Menu
By Synthiam
Have a verbal conversation with your robot using your voice by navigating through menu options so your robot can perform tasks.

Frequency Detector v6

Frequency Detector
By Synthiam
Have servos respond to audio frequencies detected by the PC Microphone

Google Speech Recognition v10

Google Speech Recognition
By Google
Use the online Google Speech Recognition Service (test beta)

Microphone

Microphone
By Synthiam
This skill will record audio from your default audio input device and allow you to play it back through the EZ-B v4 speaker. The Settings menu for this skill...

Midi Control v14

Midi Control
By Synthiam
Connect a MIDI musical instrument or your soundcard to your robot.

MP3 Trigger

MP3 Trigger
By SparkFun Electronics
The MP3 Trigger is a shield that connects to the EZ-B via a serial port. The MP3 Trigger takes a mini SD card with MP3s loaded on. The mp3s can be triggered...

Output Audio From EZ-B v11

Output Audio From EZ-B
By Synthiam
Example with source code of how to play audio out of the EZ-B when making a plugin in C#

Sound Movement

Sound Movement
By Synthiam
The Sound movement skill is for embedded devices on your robot that have two integrated microphones for the left and right channels. This skill will allow your...