Smartphone Robot Controller

Matt MaggioreDan Hasday

Shahmi ShokriZulhelmi Iskandar

7th February 2011

General Update

• Planned to get a netbook instead of building a computer

• Advantages of using netbook:o Cheaper than building the onboard computero Can use the netbook’s onboard camera for forward

mounted viewo Should eliminate the necessity to build a power cable

between the robot and computer because netbook has several hours of battery life

Onboard Computer

• Total price: $345.34• No camera• Need to build a power cable between the robot and

computer• 1.2 GHz processor speed• Need a USB wireless adapter

(included in the total price)

ASUS EEEPC 1015PE

• Price: $284.04 (including tax)• Build-in 0.3MP webcam• 2 high-speed USB 2.0 ports• Up to 8 hours and 40 minutes of battery life• 1.66 GHz processor speed• Built-in 2.4GHz wireless LAN

For this week and beyond

• Order parts needed• Continue building the application• Added minor goal date of Feb 21st

– Everyone needs to show some progress towards reaching the individual component deadline