[robocup-legged] Proposals for standard platform league? (Oskar von Stryk)

[Oskar von Stryk]

Hi Vadym,

We decided to have microphone and speaker not in the standard package
we submitted to the open call because sound interaction has not been 
used much recently in the soccer competitions. 

However, we plan to offer a standard option for mic and speaker 
because we also think that sound interaction will be important
for many research or educational projects.
Please note that a mic and a speaker can also be easily added
by the two free USB connectors at the robot's backside.

Depending on the demand we will be able to develop and to add other 
options as well, e.g., an alternative head with a stereo camera system. 
We also think about establishing a dedicated forum to discuss
different options and their technical details at a later date.

Our design goal was not only to have a suitable four-legged robot
for robot soccer but also an open, modular and reconfigurable platform
which can be applied for many other projects.

With best regards,
Oskar

On Fri, 27 Jul 2007, Vadym Kyrylov wrote:

> Hi Oskar, 
>  
> Are you going to implement sound sensors and actuators (speakers) in the new robot?
>  
> To my mind, the availability of sound interaction (with powerful enough speaker) could give rise to many interesting student projects in this league.
>  
> Thank you. 
>  
> Vadim Kyrylov, PhD
> Associate Professor 
> Department of Applied Technology 
> Rogers State University 
> Claremore, OK  74017 
> USA
> Tel: 918-343-7953 
> Fax: 918-343-7623 
>  
> 

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