OpenSLAM , an interesting project
December 7th, 2010The 5 Steps to compile guarddog
November 6th, 2010#0 Get a linux running pc
#1 Click the link above and download it
#2 Extract the file you downloaded somewhere
#3 Run the script called “apt-get-guarddog-dependencies” ( if you have an apt-get package manager [Ubuntu/Debian] , you can also see what I apt-get and do it manually )
#4 Run script called “make”
It should be ready!
Foss-Aueb Presentation!
November 3rd, 2010Today I made a first presentation of GuarddoG project in my university , for the foss-aueb group!
It was a success ( I think ;P ) and a good test for the next presentation that will mainly be about the computer vision part of the project..!
Experimentation with a stethoscope
October 14th, 2010I experimented merging a stethoscope with a microphone and the result was quite good , Documenting my heart beats !
I also broke the cable soldering , so after 1-2 hours ( I am not very good at soldering ) I repaired it and , made a cool handle with my logo on I am happy!
GuardDog Cost until now..!
October 12th, 2010GuardDog can now see in the dark :)
October 12th, 2010Total cost 10 euro ,
seeing in the dark = priceless xD
Installing headlights
October 11th, 2010The next thing to do will be installing headlights on the robot in order to provide balanced luminosity on the space in front of it..
A good question is what would be the best place for placing the head lights.. ( obviously it would be the head ) but the problem is that the extra weight will disturb the turning of the head..