VRbot Voice Recognition Module for Robonova and Other Platforms

The VR-Bot is designed to efficiently implement Voice Recognition on any processing platform. The module is completelly self contained and interacts with the host trough a simple, yet robust, serial protocol, enabling Voice Recognition on relativelly lower power processors such ATMEGA, PIC, etc.

The module comes pre-programmed with a set of Speaker Independent commands that are are ready to run out of the box.
Additionally, the board supports the recording of custom Voice Commands (Speaker Dependent) and Voice Passwords (using Voice Verification Tecnology).

For Robonova I and Robozak, the module fits onto the chest of the Robot and is ready to run after installation with Speaker Independent commands. The included Windows software lets you record additional voice commands on the Robot. Using the RoboBASIC template provided, you can customize the reaction of the robot to the different Voice commands.     The module can also work with any other host MCU that has a UART at TTL level or is capable of emulating one through Bit Banging (Arduino, ATMEGA, PIC, ARM, etc.) The board can be powered at 3.3V or 5V and accepts the same range of voltage on the UART pins. All communications are host driven (ie the host request the response byte by byte) so you can ensure no data loss on emulated UARTs/Bit Banging. Sample Programs and full Documentation for the Serial Protocol are available bellow.   (This video features a POP-BOT - a Wheeled Robot based on Arduino Mini)

Features:

• Built-in Speaker Independent (SI) commands with Basic commands ready to run, out of the box.
  Languages currently supported for SI commands: English U.S., Italian, Japanese and German. Commands in othe rlanguages can be added by recording Speaker Dependant (SD) commands.
• Supports up to 32 user-defined Speaker Dependent (SD) triggers or commands (in any language).
  Supports Voice Passwords to authenticate users using Voice Verification Technology.
• Software is included to record new Voice Commands (SD commands and Voice Passwords) on the module.
  Recording and managing Voice Commands can also be done by any other host MCU using the included protocol.
• Operates from 9600bps to 115000bps
• Powered with 3.3V~5V
• UART at TTL level, compatible with 3.3V and 5V signals
• Compatibility:
  • Robonova and Robozak MR-C3024 controller boards. A Complete set of sample RoboBASIC templates is included.
  • POPbot Wheeled Robots. A Complete set of sample sketches are included 
  • Arduino USB Boards and MicroE Pic5. Sample Programs are included as well.
  • Any other platforms with and without a UART at TTL level: can be used on real UARTs and emulated UARTs using Bit Banging with no data loss.
    To implement VRBot on other platforms, you will need to reffer to the Protocol Specification.

The board comes complete with all the cables as shown in the pictures: VR-Bot board + Microphone + Power Cable + Data Cable.
 
 
Software and Manuals:

• Windows GUI Software for Programming New Voice Commands (Free Download)
   
• Quick Start Guide for Robonova I
• Sample Code for Arduino USB Boards
• Sample Code for POPbot Wheeled Robots
• Sample Code MicroE PIC 5
   
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Protocol Specification and Implementation Samples
• Data Sheet
  (the most up-to-date Datasheet and Protocol Files can found on the Veear Website)