[ale] semi [OT] running a robot with linux

[lists at serioustechnology.com (Geoffrey Myers)]

Ron Frazier wrote:
> One of my interests, other than Linux, is robotics (actual moving
> machines, not computer bots).  I sometimes visit the Atlanta Hobby Robot
> Club ( http://botlanta.org/ ).  My ultimate goal is to build a moving
> robot which is run with a Linux based platform for a brain, and probably
> programmed in C++, which I'm starting to learn.  I think it would be
> really cool to run a robot using an Android phone or tablet, or possibly
> one of those little embedded computers.  However, I think the embedded
> computer market is behind because a phone or tablet has much more
> computer power, memory, built in screen, wireless, network interface,
> usb, etc.  I specifically want to use C++, rather than C, where
> functions exist to do a task in both languages.  Lots of embedded
> computers can be programmed in C, but not C++.  I also want the robot to
> be able to do more complex tasks than just following a line, etc.
> That's why I'm leaning toward a more sophisticated controller.  I'd
> appreciate any pointers toward resources for this type of project.

I've got an old 1st generation iphone I'd like to use for such a 
purpose.  Think about it, it's got a microphone, speakers, camera. 
Everything you need.

> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Ron
> 


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