Vector Robot on Escape Pod (Wire Pod) 

Good luck with the project! Note that if you want to code into the bot itself, you should go for oskr unlocked bot or developer bot. However, you can also play around with Vector as a production bot with the SDK, for instance code something for Vector to do in python and then run it on the bot. It can be a neat tool for learning how to code and actually enjoying the results. I'm thinking of adding a basic tutorial on running python codes on Vector in the near future.

@@tiberiumaxim please do. I would love to see it. Please come take a look at my project. I am always looking for devs to come on board and help me move the project forward. It consists of a raspberry Pi, Google home mini, programmable LEDs, wireless voice activated relays, onboard batteries, onboard screen, and my newest prototype has an onboard projector.

@@tiberiumaxim how can you get an SDK or developer bot? What is the serial for the dev bots? I heard dev bots serial #s starts with 003?

@@303FPV I know the serial starting with "00e" is for the bots that are early production / developer. I believe the only way to "unlock" a regular bot would be to get OSKR from DDL. You can also download the SDK from DDL and install it on your pc. You can use python with the sdk to run custom scripts on the bot. I recommend using windows for this one as I tried with Ubuntu and i cannot fix the protobuf error (I tried every single way and it just does not want to work).

Yes, due to the fact that now its "vocabulary" is on a local server. Also, there were some updates with the STT (Speech To Text) recently and it should work even better when asking a question. The Wire Pod is excellent.

Hey there. I've put my vectors on houndify. It's free and you can customize certain features, create specific strings and so on.

@@tiberiumaxim ooh ok thanks 👍 did you use any specific prompt or model because mine is kinda uuh dumb 😂

@@philipou12 Not really. Mine are goofy as well. I think, though I never tried, but I think open ai is probably better, but then again, you'll have to pay for it.

@@tiberiumaxim okk thank you 😀👍

Escape Pod is basically cloning the server from DDL and into your own machine (e.g. raspberry pi). When he receives a vocal command, he has to access those servers. So instead of connecting it to DDL server, you connect it to your home server. Moreover, with the help of Wire Pod (which is an open source Escape Pod), you can do all this for free and a lot more if you're into programming and such. So basically what happens is that Vector works as a normal bot, retaining all its functions and without having to pay for a monthly subscription fee. That's the main idea...

Hello. Is that error part of your attempt to use bot configuration in the wirepod browser? If so, then you have to activate your bot. Check out the description of my other video for the wire pod tutorial, as I think I laid down the exact steps you need to do in order to activate your bot. Basically it's just like the firmware update instead you leave the enable auto setup checked and after you connect your bot to the wire pod setup, you click activate. That is pretty much it.

I've no idea honestly. It is a shame that they couldn't do more with what Anki left. But hey, the bot is still alive and doing well thanks to Wire-pod.😀

Thanks for the kind words. I also checked EMO out and I can say that Vector was probably created with the idea in mind of something that is goofy (it makes the bot feel very "natural" in certain instances), lively and somewhat helpful (with the API functions). I have him on my desk in an enclosed space, even though his depth sensors work amazing on flat surfaces with sharp edges, and I can say that he is engineered to be more of a "pet like thing" rather than a "personal assistant". He is more likely to do his own business, playing with the cube and exploring around than be on standby in case you ask him something (which is nice). However, when he goes back to recharge, he's gonna stay in there and be more of a standby bot (though he will surely leave the charger if triggered or just when he considers doing so). EMO on the other hand strikes me (from what I managed to check on youtube) as a more "intimate" and quiet type of bot, which I can also relate to. The decision of walling Vector inside his space was also due to the fact that it is almost impossible to work on a desk or table where he is free to roam around. EMO seems to be more "well mannered". And the way EMO reacts when triggered by calling him seems more smooth and delicate, which I really like. With Vector it's as if he's almost annoyed by the fact that you want something from him. Based on size, date of release and price I'd say EMO should have better components such as CPU, camera than Vector. For a fact I know that Vector has a 533Mhz clocked APQ8009 processor. The rams I think are maxed at 400Mhz, which are amazing specs for such a tiny robot. Probably EMO has better specs, which would mean that it may have more muscle to incorporate additional features in the time to come. I'm pretty sure he's not running maxed out. My vector on the other hand is off grid, and it will stay like this, since it works better and I have the option to tweak him the way I want. And yes, EMO has a lot more dancing going around than Vector. Clear win for EMO there. So to me, these two bots serve the same purpose (kind of) but in a different manner. The only thing I like about Vector that EMO lacks is the ability to go back to charge itself. This truly makes him autonomous. Taking Vector off DDL servers and onto your own server can be done with no problem. One can either go for a raspberry or just use a PC with normal operating system to do it, without having to change anything on the computer to render it unusable for normal use or something. I think I'll make the next video on how to run Vector on your own server on PI OS, Linux and Windows (i don't think it works for mac os, and I don't have any macs unfortunately). Thanks for watching and I hope you'll enjoy the next videos to come. All the best!

Hello. Good question. I never bothered about vector cofiguration in wire-pod if that's what you are referring to. I played with it today, and in order to be able to configure vector (by going to your ip and port e.g. 192.168.1.1:8080/sdkapp/settings.html on your server), you have to go, once again, to keriganc.com/vector-wirepod-setup/html/main.html ...and with vector on his charging station, double press his back and then pair with him. After pairing, you'll see an activate button. And after you click it, vector configuration should work. Sorry for the late reply but I just checked it out this evening. Hope it works and let me know if there is anything else I can help you with. 😃

You need a server to put eacape pod on. Yes, basically you need a computer with linux.

Well I just tried "switch to alexa" vocal command and it entered a pairing mode for amazon. So I would assume it may work. I don't have an account though so I really can't tell for sure. But I don't see why it shouldn't work.🤔

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PBbBo2LZpM4.html

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PBbBo2LZpM4.html Here's the tutorial I made for the escape pod. Basically you'd need a raspberry pi but you can also go for a linux computer (if you've got one to spare 😄)... And from there, just follow a few steps and it should work. And yes, there's also a firmware you have to upload onto the bot. Every detail is in the video. Let me know if you encounter any issues.

I also have a tutorial on how to setup escape pod (wire pod) on my channel. Please feel free to check it.

@Tiberiu Maxim I bought a second hand vector 1.0. Will he still work with the app and cloud?

@@hoocom2506 Of course. You can set him up for wire pod, and if you want to switch to ddl all you need to do is to reset him and follow a couple of steps shown on vector app on your mobile.

@Tiberiu Maxim Awesome! I'm thinking of starting a RU-vid Chanel where I "adopt" unwanted robots that need a bit of repairs.

@@hoocom2506 That's great, I also have planned when I have time to make a tutorial with vector tear down, battery replacement and so on. Good luck with the channel!