S14: FaceTime Robo
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Grading Criteria
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- Software Block Diagrams
- Hardware Block Diagrams
- Schematic Quality
- Quality of technical challenges and solutions adopted.
Project Title
FaceTime Robo
Abstract
FaceTime Robo (FTB) is a robot which helps in doing video chat. This robot gives freedom to user to do video chat without holding cell phone in hand. Now, user can do multitask, while chatting with their loved ones. FTB works on face detection algorithm.
Objectives & Introduction
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Team Members & Responsibilities
- Team Member
- Himanshu Saini
- Hardware Design
- Driver Development
- Software Design
- Integration and Test
- Project Documentation
- Himanshu Saini
Schedule
| Week# | Date | Task | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02/27/2014 | Rough Estimation of parts required in project | Done |
| 2 | 03/06/2014 | Parts Ordered | Done |
| 3 | 03/13/2014 | PWM and ADC Driver | Done |
| 4 | 03/20/2014 | Individual Testing of each parts | Done |
| 5 | 04/03/2014 | Implementation of face recognition algorithm | Done |
| 6 | 04/10/2014 | Windows driver development | Done |
| 7 | 04/17/2014 | Integration of project with RTOS | Done |
| 8 | 04/24/2014 | Sound localization testing | Done |
| 9 | 05/01/2014 | Complete testing of system starts | Done |
Parts List & Cost
The table below summarizes the parts used and the cost for the project.
| Ref Number | Part Number | Description | Qyt | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SJ one Board | SJSU development board, LPC1758 | 1 | $75 |
| 2 | Servos | For Pan/Tilt Mechanism | 2 | $40 |
| 3 | Microphones | For Sound Localization | 2 | $25 |
| 4 | Webcam | Microsoft Webcam | 1 | $25 |
| 5 | Wires | Length: 0.5', 0.3', and 1.00' feet | 25 | $35 |
| 6 | Acrylic sheets | 1 X 1 feet | 1 | $30 |
| 7 | USB to Serial Converter | Converter | 1 | $20 |
| 8 | Other Miscellaneous Stuffs | Stands and Screws | 15 Screws and 8 Stands | $30 |
| 9 | Brackets | For Pan/Tilt | 2 | $10 |
| 10 | Velcro | Size 1 X 1 feet | 1 | $20 |
Design & Implementation
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Hardware Design
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Hardware Interface
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Software Design
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Implementation
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Testing & Technical Challenges
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My Issue #1
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Conclusion
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Project Video
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Project Source Code
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References
Acknowledgement
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References Used
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Appendix
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