OpenBot: Turning Smartphones into Robots

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1. can we just buy it already made?

2. Looks very nice to use the smartphones as the brain and sensors part. What's interesting that I've got that idea by myself in February '21, without knowing anything like this

3. I am trying to build it, but I couldn't find more instructions and files about how to install and use the "person following" coco dataset as shown on the video, nor the policy files that were shown (to at least start with something), can someone direct me please?

4. Aqui no Brasil, ela ficaria sem o celular e sem o robô.

5. Why is it needed?

6. Amazing

7. This is huge. Instead of everyone throwing out their phones we can reuse them. It is such a smart idea, truly incredible.

8. 0:49 only fifty bucks? Seems expensive for a RC car. Why not start there and save some bucks.

9. I wonder if the battery in the phone could actually power the wheels. That would simplify the hardware.

10. Amazing!

11. Thank you, guys! Love this work!

12. Hopefully cheap Chinese knockoffs are available at Best Buy in 12 months.

13. That indicating left and right was cute.

14. THIS Will change the world! In 5 years, all college/universities will use this!!

15. very inspiring project….. Kereeeen

16. Does the phone just connect to the arduino ?

17. @Matthias Müller  Hi. I want to make this as my final year project, but the only thing I'm finding difficult for now is the driving policy. If possible can you help me with it when I'm done with the hardware stuff? Thank you

18. Love this! Is there an IOS version release soon?

19. I'm gonna build that robot

20. Could it be that the Vin or 5+ scheme has been forgotten for the Nano?
    
    https://raw.githubusercontent.com/intel-isl/OpenBot/master/docs/images/wiring_diagram.jpg

    And is it correct (if the colours are correct) that the resistance is 220Ohm?

    Unfortunately I can't find any instructions how the app works.
    
    How do you track a person? (So how to start the tracking)

    Sorry for the many questions….

21. Is there a parts list for this project?

22. Very cool project of 3D printers is already running
    
    So far I always connected Android and Arduino with Bluetooth using the MIT AppInventor app.

    What kind of cable do you need? Can you build the cable yourself?
    
    Does the smartphone have to be OTG-capable or is it possible with anybody?

    Thanks for the great project, I'm looking forward to more.

23. How to be part of the community to get the design

24. Nice Job! I Like the Idea of using a Smartphone as the brain of the robot. Is it possible to add also the STEP-files for the phone Mount?

25. Such a cool and interesting project! Very clever to use the smartphone. Did you test the difference in performance when using the smartphones wide-angle or the telephoto lenses?

26. Really great project! a) Please release the APK on the PlayStore. Unexperienced users will need to spend lot of hours to get it finally working b) Is there any shop who offers electronics kit with all required components except 3d printed parts? c) How to control the vehicle. Does OpenBot provide Html webinterface which can be access for control and remote video via browser?

27. Yeah but would a Wookie scare it?

28. PCB 제작비 최소수량이 20개 20만원 가량 되네요.. 공구하면 좋겠는데 ㅠ

29. Great work!

30. It's interesting. It makes sense to use mobiles for small robots like the one in video. Congratulations.

31. wow，thanks for sharing

32. Is there a step-by-step guide for those who aren't so tech savvy? Is the custom PCB board in place of the Arduino and other components?

33. This is interesting, is there an already compiled app for Openbot on Android Store?

34. Cool.

35. I would like to make with my kids. Is there a step by step video guide?

36. Fantastic project well done and thanks for making it open source.

    When and where can we order the custom PCB?
    Coming from the iOS world, would a Samsung GT-i8150 be up to it?

37. Very cool idea! Why reinvent the wheel if modern smartphones are already packed with all the hardware you need?

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