From RoNot to RoBot Buddy the Seal Created by Juli Griffo

This is Buddy

Original Sketch

Latest Sketch

Pseudo Code Written Download Pseudo Code Here Has Functions that cover Movement and Interaction with Humans Still not written for Arduino Searching for ways to add sound at key moments in Buddy’s reactions: - Some Questions: Can Arduino store sounds and output sound to speakers? How can speakers be hooked up to the Arduino? Where can I learn how to incorporate sound files playing in the code? Unsure of how open his mouth will be, though sure opening and closing will be too difficult by end of semester Next step is to acquire all parts and Start Building!

Tentative Parts List for Acquisition Skin Material (possibly put together with fabric glue Battery Pack & Battery Motors Pressure Bumpers X 4 Thin Pressure Sensors X 2 or 3 Rubber for Wheels Wood Pieces for Body & Head Platform Servos X 2 Strong Rod to Support Head Platform Trackball-Like Wheel Speaker(s) ??? / Memory Chip for Sounds?

Back to Work! Thanks for Stopping By! Say Goodbye, Buddy!