BotCast Testing Kit

This kit's purpose is to evaluate the experience of BotCast. As such, the media robot "SPC-101C", the new Speecys OS (Speecys OS ver2.1), and the new Bot Casting control application "BotRoller" are offered within this kit.

　　　

※The PC, router,and network required for operation are not included. Internet access and WiFi router are also required. Settings must be configured on the PC. In order to display the camera view on the PC, a separate upscan converter is necessary.

PC BotCast Application "BotRoller"

"BotRoller" is a BotCast control application used to openate the internet robot "SPC-101C." Using this, it is simple to have the robot perform some of the tasks listed below.
For example, the following will be available in the future.


CommunicationInformationAssistance
Bonding between people
・Controlable/Movable the Webcam(Remote Presence）
・A messenger with movements（Motion Messenger）
・Individual content exchange(Motion Container)
 Delivering virtual information
・Physically display the contents（Real 3D Browser）
・Present your news or weather reports verbally（Motion RSS）
・Commercial advertisements（Real 3D Advertising）
 Helping with its movements
・A moving alarm, timer, and scheduler（Motion Scheduler）
・Remember important dates（Motion Memo）
・Automatic movements:　Moving object（Motion Obje）, speaking to itself

New OS "Speecys OS ver2.1"

The new version of the Speecys OS has a UNIX system NetBSD as a base OS equipped with a motion playback engine.
Supporting TCP/IP, UDP/IP communication protocol and using FTP or Telnet to transfer motion and audio data, this customized OS allows users of the network the flexibility found in the culmination fo these technologies.
Another advantage of the NetBSD is its excellent software development capabilities. With abundant resources, this tool allows for efficient application development.
The motion playback engine receives wireless LAN signals from the BotRoller, allowing immediate motion playback. Music and LED light synchronization also becomes possible in this way.

Internet Robot "SPC-101C"

"BotRoller" is a BotCast control application used to openate the internet robot "SPC-101C."

Height 33cm
Weight 1.5kg
Movement 22 Joints + LED Display
Speakers 2
LED Display 105 Total 　(2 hands, chest)
Camera 270,000-pixel CMOS Color Video Camera
Power Lithium polymer battery 7.4V　780ｍA
and AC Adapter (used to charge the robot)
CPU RPU-50（Futaba Corporation）　SH3 133MHz RAM: 64MB
Flash: 64MB, miniSD Slot, RS485, USB, Serial Communication Port, Audio
Servo RS301CR（Futaba Corporation）
OS SpeecysOS Rev.2.1　(NetBSD Base/Robot Operating Enhancement)
Wireless LAN IEEE802.11g Compatibility (USB Connection)
Conditions of Use *A wireless LAN router is required
*Settings on a PC must be configured

※SPC-101C is complete and ready to be used from purchase.
※Conditions of Use
　Internet access and a wireless LAN router are necessary.
　Settings on the PC must be configured as well.
　In order to display the camera view on the PC, a separate upscan converter is necessary.

Kit Contents

■Price　　　　　　399,000 yen (tax included)

■Kit Contents: 1 Robot
　　　　　　　　　　1 miniSD card（Speecys OS ver2.1)
　　　　　　　　　　BotCast Application "BotRoller" (free beta version)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　※Java application interface included for Windows PCbr>
■The SPC-101C itself is offered to customers at 84,000 yen (plus tax)

How to Connect

　　　

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