Overview

The robot-avatar will have data sent/received using TCP/IP. The data we will be sending/receiving will comprise: commands for motor control (forward, left, right, back, control nerf gun), streaming video & audio from control computer to robot-avatar, and streaming video & audio from robot-avatar to control computer. Text-to-speech will be done by the communication software module on control computer and sent as audio to the robot-avatar.

Outline of main parts required:

• Raspberry Pi Model 3
• Arduino
• H-Bridge Motor Shield for Arduino
• Robot platform with wheels and DC motors
• Raspberry Pi Camera (or another HD camera ->USB with microphone e.g. GoPro)
• Ultrasonic distance sensors
• Stereo Amplifier and speakers
• 24" LED HDMI monitor

Overview schematic for the Robot-Avatar