Pepper/Nao robots are referred to as a device where a particular device is compromised of sensors and actuators. Unlike working with laptops/computers, one does not need to run specific drivers for sensors and actuators in order to communicate with the SIC framework, but instead only one particular software by the name robot-installer, which is in a JAR format.
Sensors and actuators
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Microphone
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Speakers
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used mainly for interactive flows in various scenarios, such as receptionist, Maths tutor, sleeping coach, etc.
Sensors and actuators
The following pages will provide a detailed list of sensors and actuators for Pepper and Nao robots:
Running robot-installer.jar from the https://bitbucket.org/socialroboticshub/docker/src/master/sic-local/ folder automatically chooses the necessary sensors and actuators.
Dependencies
There are no external dependencies to operate this set of devices except when one wishes to test and operate the device through a laptop. robot-installer makes this possible Laptop/Computers.
How to use
The following steps will result in a successful connection between your laptop and robot:
Connect to the same WiFi network as the Pepper/Nao Robot
Pepper’s tablet can have a separate WiFi connection from the robot itself
Run the
robot-installer.jarfile by either double-clicking on it, launchingrun-robot-installer.bat(Windows) orrun-robot-installer.sh(Linux/Mac).Java 8 or later is required to be installed on your machine
Fill in the required fields in the pop-up box and then press “OK”
username: “nao”; password: “pepper” or “nao”, corresponding to the robot
You can inspect the log output of the various processes running on the robot using the different action tabs.
Pepper’s tablet settings can be opened by using the “Tablet Settings” button on the
robot-installer.jarwindowThe tablet can be reloaded using the “Reload Tablet” button on the same window
When done, click “Disconnect” (always do this to prevent lingering processes).
Limitations
There are no limitations observed so far.