Loki Robot - Video 3 (New Arm and Object Recognition)

[MrRockMusicc]

The New Generation Of Wall-E

[kewldude81]

I love loki i want one LOL

[alikamilsmile]

The screen in Loki's stomach. Is it a view of an Windows XP computer screen and a camera?

[dshinsel007]

Yes, the display is from a PC inside Loki. Finally moved to Win7, need to update with a new video (not enough time!). The Video you see is what Loki sees from his eyes. He uses this for vision processing, such as face recognition and object recognition.

[Deathcrowd11]

Imma sub just 4 Loki

[flymerlion]

Hey, I once gave a lot of tries at making a robot before, but it's really simple. Just some navigation, voice recogniztion, object avoidance etc. I'm just 16 now (did the robot when I was 14) but anyway, I had a lot of trouble getting the arduinos and PICs to work. And the only option I was left with (atleast at that time) was to put a computer inside and control it with parallel ports. Luckily, I found a really old laptop which have those. Anyway, where did you get the info on PICs? I'd love to

[DrunkAt8am]

He'd be faster if he ran on Linux! ;-)

[josdewitte]

may i ask how many you've spend on loki??

and maybe some tips about which software you're using,,

i also want to make an home made robot...

for about 500,-

[MrGameProject]

Lawls! Loki wasn't willing to let go of the money in the beggining :P

[puyunet]

i hear keyboard clicking in the background!!!!

[dshinsel007]

Regarding programming: The PC code is in C++, and the code running on the PIC microprocessor is in C. I have some Basic Stamps, but did not use any on this project.

Regarding cost: Must of the hardware was salvaged from other projects and I get a lot of stuff from ebay and my local surplus store. But, I'd guess Loki would cost about $2,000 from scratch as he is now.

[jkruse2007]

Loki seems to be depressive! He sounds sad....

[pampers1919]

Quick question, what is the programming software you use? Also, is there any stamp 2 interface on board?

[smileygal07]

how much did this cost you to make?

[CrazyAssSwe]

Hi dshinseI007! You are freaking awesome! I am so impressed! May i ask what kind of education you have? electro engineering? computer engineering? Plz answer.

[dshinsel007]

My degrees are in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, but that was a long time ago. I am a manager at Intel, and work on Loki to keep up on technology (and because it's fun). :-) For some really smart, advance stuff, check out Willow Garage!

[WolfBoyBytes]

How does Loki determine what to say in his Conversation mode? Did you set up a data base of possible responses, or does he use the internet to look up a question, and try and determine the best response?

[DirectorDaniel]

This robot is absolutely phenomenal. It reminds me of the robot from "Short Circuit." More videos please!

[sublimeisthecoolest]

Hey is it true that all loki is is a computer with weels and a couple of programs. Not to be rude or anything.

[dshinsel007]

Yes, no offense taken. :-)

Loki is computer-based, using a laptop.

He also has 6 interface circuit boards, 20 sensors, 2 web cams, 11 servos, 2 motor controllers, and 70,000 lines of custom software.

[Thepockets88]

@dshinsel007

There all Finished, and it only took 7 Million lines of basic XD

No offense. This project is awesome, im so jelious. Do you ever take loki to any shows etc?

[snjokaggl]

@sublimeisthecoolest aren't all robots computers with servos and programs? I think so :P

[sublimeisthecoolest]

Do you work for Intel ?

[dshinsel007]

Yes, I do. I build robots in my spare time for fun. :-)

[TheHollywoodpics]

HE LOOKS LIKE A GIANT VERSION OF WALLY FROM DISNEY!!!! but seriously great job sir. i love the bot

[sunjaebassman]

Nice, how did you make his neck?

[dshinsel007]

Loki's neck is made up of 3 servos: Pan, Tilt, and Side Tilt. Surounding the servos is an alumimun framework.

[hpy2b2day]

I am so impressed and envious! I am also so very interested in your project, great respect for your accomplishments. I too build home-brew robots as a hobby, and you dropped my jaw with yours! I have been studying your work via your internet site...would love to hear Loki with the Odyssey Hal voice calling you Dave! Keep it up and thank you for being so giving of your work. -Edmond S. aus Germany

[Smuczerproductions]

What program are you using to interface? i want to build one of thoes... how long did it take you?

[isokessu]

What if somebody make virus for it :D

[mg03nma]

ok... would have helped in the beginning if the operator would sit further away from the camera so you wont hear the command inputs!

[psychogod]

Glad you can heard the inputs, because I was pretty sure he wasn't typing anything. Actually I am sure he wasn't doing anything except interacting.

[dshinsel007]

psychogod is right. I was just talking to Loki. Loki has 2 AI (artificial Intelegence) modes; a "command mode", where is responses are fairly constrained, and a "conversation mode", where you never know what he will say or do. This video is mostly in "command mode". Search for

"Loki Robot 1" to here more of his conversation mode...

Remember that this is just a hobby robot, that I built in my spare time. :-)

[MADJIHAD1942]

Cool, I like the blink in its eyes. Looks like its fairly scripted but still neat.

[fazcon30]

Wow!  Awsome! Just amazing!