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Robotic Waltz: GitHub Delight

As we finished our Spring 2021 semester at Tufts University, our intro to robotics course culminated in a fascinating project - the Robotic Waltz. We integrated serial communication, image and audio processing, and navigation to create a unique dance experience. Our project showcased team collaboration and creativity, applying theoretical concepts to a real-world scenario. We designed and assembled hardware components, planned dance choreography, and guaranteed robots moved in harmony to a waltz rhythm. Now, we're excited to share our experience and findings with you, and you can explore further to see how we brought this innovative project to life.

Key Takeaways

• The Robotic Waltz project combines robotics, image and audio processing, and navigation to create a harmonious dance performance.
• The project utilizes Spike Primes, Raspberry Pis, lightsensors, microphones, and motors to design and assemble the robotic system.
• The robots' dance choreography is planned to move in harmony to a waltz rhythm, ensuring a synchronized performance.
• Software integration is crucial to cue the music and navigate the robots' movements, ensuring a seamless performance.
• To run the project locally, users need Raspberry Pi 4s, LEGO SPIKE PRIME Kits, and specific software installations, following the provided setup guides.

Project Overview and Background

As we celebrate the completion of the Spring 2021 semester at Tufts University, our final project for ME 35 - Intro to Robotics course, led by Prof. Chris Rogers, brings together various topics discussed in the class, integrating serial communication, image and audio processing, and navigation.

This project, a culmination of our learning journey, showcases our team's collaboration and creativity. Through this project, we aimed to apply theoretical concepts to a real-world scenario, fostering a deeper understanding of robotics and its applications.

Our team, comprising Olif Hordofa and myself, worked together to design and develop an innovative solution, leveraging each other's strengths to overcome challenges. This project's success highlights the power of team collaboration and effective communication.

Building the Robotic Waltz Project

We began building the Robotic Waltz project by designing and assembling the necessary hardware components, including the Spike Primes, Raspberry Pis, lightsensors, microphones, and motors. This hardware integration was essential in bringing our robotic waltz to life.

We carefully planned the dance choreography, ensuring our robots would move in harmony, spinning about a common center while dancing around a circle to the waltz rhythm. With the hardware in place, we could focus on integrating the software components, enabling our robots to respond to music cues and navigate their surroundings.

Running the Project Locally

To run the Robotic Waltz project locally, you'll need to set up your Raspberry Pi and Spike Prime Kit with the necessary software and libraries. We'll guide you through the process to get you dancing in no time!

First, make sure you have the required hardware, including two Raspberry Pi 4s and a LEGO SPIKE PRIME Kit. Next, follow the installation steps for WIO Terminal, SPIKE PRIME Code, and PI Code. Don't forget to update your firmware and set up communication between devices.

If you encounter any issues, refer to our troubleshooting guide to resolve them quickly. By setting up your project locally, you'll be able to see your robots waltz in harmony, and we're excited to see your project come to life!

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Main Inspiration Behind the Robotic Waltz Project?

As we danced into the world of robotics, we found our main inspiration in the fusion of creative freedom and innovative fusion, where art meets technology, sparking a waltz of robots that harmoniously rotate around a common center.

How Do the Robots Detect the Music and Start Dancing?

Can you imagine a robot that can't groove to the beat? We use audio cues and advanced beat recognition algorithms to detect the music, allowing our robots to start dancing in perfect harmony!

Can the Robots Adjust Their Dance Moves to Different Music Genres?

We're working on it! We're exploring ways to enable our robots to genre-hop, fusing beats to adjust dance moves to different music styles, ensuring a harmonious robotic waltz experience.

What Is the Role of the Lightsensors in the Robotic Dance Setup?

'When in the dark, we find our way' - in this robotic dance, lightsensors play a pivotal role, detecting light intensity to adjust dance moves, and requiring precise sensor calibration to synchronize spins.

How Do the Spike Primes and Raspberry Pis Communicate With Each Other?

We use wireless connectivity to enable communication between Spike Primes and Raspberry Pis, leveraging network protocols to facilitate seamless data exchange and coordination in our robotic waltz setup.

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