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| DATE | 2007-04-26 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Subject: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] Hacking a Robot
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iRobot Roomba Developers
More Information
* Roomba Open Interface
* Open Interface Specification
* Warranty & EULA
* Buy OSMO //hacker
iRobot Roomba: A platform for invention
iRobot Roomba is more than just a great product. It’s also a powerful—and affordable—robot. Now developers and roboticists can use Roomba as a platform to implement their ideas, without having to build a robot from scratch. Using the iRobot Roomba Open Interface, a developer can remotely monitor Roomba’s sensors and control its motors.
Robot enthusiasts have already taken advantage of Roomba’s versatility and built a variety of applications that allow the robot to do more than just clean floors. Here are a few examples:
Mind Control for iRobot Roomba, created by Element Direct, lets you take command of your iRobot Roomba Vacuuming Robot.
Roomba DevTools, by RoboDynamics, is a set of development tools that allows users to control the Roomba platform right from their computers via Bluetooth, USB, or serial interfaces.
Open Interface Innovations
Developers and roboticists have been bringing their own creations to life with the iRobot Roomba Open Interface. From a musical instrument to a real-life video game, Roomba has been used in a variety of experiments and we can’t wait to see what you come up with next. Send your Roomba hacking adventures to info-at-irobot.com and we’ll post them on our site.
General Roomba Hacking Sites
* Wiki with resources, links and information on different Roomba hacks.
http://Roomba.pbwiki.com
* Forum for sharing the latest Roomba hacking news and updates with other developers.
http://www.roombareview.com/chat/viewforum.php?f=4&sid=8c7b69635f88d549fc14a7a21c0dfab6
See What Other Hackers Are Doing
* Roomba Wii – Video showing control over Roomba using a Nintendo Wii remote.
http://spazout.com/roomba/
* Roomba Mapping – Experiment to show mapping with Roomba.
http://www.ai.sri.com/~gerkey/roomba/index.html#links
* Roomba Cell Phone Controller – How to use your cell phone to control your Roomba.
http://todbot.com/blog/2006/09/12/roombactrl-drive-your-roomba-with-your-cell-phone/#links
* Roomba Frogger – Article and photos.
http://news.com.com/Roomba+takes+Frogger+to+the+asphalt+jungle/2100-1043_3-6049922.html
* Roomba Cockfighting - Videos from 2006 Etech conference.
http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/03/videos_from_roomba_fights.html
* RoombaMidi – How to, video demo, and downloads.
http://todbot.com/blog/2006/05/03/roombamidi-roomba-as-midi-instrument/
* Roomba Net – How to control the Roomba using a neural network.
http://people.csail.mit.edu/bpadams/roomba/
* Roomba Bluetooth Interface – How to control your Roomba via Bluetooth.
http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/02/how_to_roomba_bluetooth_interf.html
* Roomba Gamepad Control – Videos and Photos.
http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/02/roomba_hacking_gamepad_control.html
* Roomba Rootilt – How to control the movement of your Roomba.
http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/03/couch_controlled_roomba_blueto.html
* Roomba Costumes – How to make a mouse costume for your Roomba.
http://www.instructables.com/id/ESYFHPW859EP286VS4/
* Roomba How-to Remote– How to build your own remote control.
http://wi-fi-location-directory.com/what-does-pda-stand-for/archives/65-Pocket-PC-Remote-Control-for-Roomba-Robot-Vacuum.html
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