Voice Controlled iRobot Create

I recently received an android Accessory Development Kit (ADK) and, coincidentally, also just received my iRobot create.  So, I decided to put the two together to get a voice-controlled robot using the Android APIs as an easy way to perform the speech to text function.  The result is fun to play with, and a great introduction to the ADK and the iRobot Open Interface!

Step 1: Materials List

iRobot Create
Android Accessory Development Kit (or arduino with USB Host shield)
Android phone compatible with the ADK (I'm using the Nexus S)
USB micro B to A cable
Working installation of the Arduino development environment
Working Android development environment
25pin male connector (DB25)
size M power plug connector
Hookup wire, 22 gauge
LM7812 voltage regulator
.1uF capacitor
.33uF capacitor
PTC (optional)
switch
solderless breadboard
soldering iron
solder

Comments

[Kryptonite]

You were featured on Hackaday!

[Kiteman]

Oh, please can we have a video of it in action?

[phroseph]

That was originally the plan, but it turns out my recording setup wasn't working too well with youtube. I'll try to get a video up in the next few days.