F16: Distributed Monitoring System with Alexa
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Distributed Monitoring System with Alexa
Abstract
The Distributed Monitoring System uses Amazon's Alexa Voice Service to relay monitored data of a network of SJ-One Boards with the assistance of the Raspberry Pi 3. The monitored data from the SJ-One Boards is transmitted and received via a Xbee Wire Antenna module. The monitored data is then uploaded to our backend system, Google Firebase, by the Raspberry Pi 3 and is accessible through any device integrated with the Alexa Voice Service.
Objectives & Introduction
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Team Members & Responsibilities
- Sanjay Agarwal
- Mason Itkin
Schedule
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| Week | Date | Task | Task Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10/21 | Rough System Design | - Raspberry Pi3 to run Amazon Alexa
- SJSUOne Board used to control car motors |
Complete |
| 2 | 10/28 | Parts Order (pt. 1) | Raspberry Pi3 + microphone + SD Card (plans to order screen/case and car parts at a later date) | Complete |
| 3 | 11/4 | Create group organizational structure | Start Github repo and Trello board | Complete |
| 4 | 11/11 | Start Alexa Dev. | - NOOBs Loaded onto rPi3
- Skill deployment location created on AWS Lambda |
Complete |
| 5 | 11/18 | Implement Alexa basic functionality | - All basic voice interactions
- Communication from lambda function to rPI3 |
Complete |
| 6 | 11/25 | Parts Order (pt. 2) | - Chassis/Mechanical Parts
- DC Motors - Accelerometer - Hardware Sensors |
Incomplete |
| 7 | 12/2 | Start Robot Dev. | - Build robot car
- Ensure sensors work with SJSUOne Board |
Incomplete |
| 8 | 12/9 | Implement Alexa functionality with Robot | Ensure that Alexa commands are able to work with the robot car | Incomplete |
| 9 | 12/16 | Test the Alexa Assisted Robot | Ensure that the project's functionality passes all tests to prepare for presentation | Incomplete |
| 10 | 12/20 | Project Presentation | Present our final version of the Alexa Assisted Robot to the class | Incomplete |
Parts List & Cost
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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
References
Acknowledgement
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References Used
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Appendix
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