MobBob - Smart-phone controlled desktop robot

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MobBob is a remarkable bipedal walking robot controlled by your smartphone through Bluetooth LE technology. Its sophisticated design uses an Arduino-compatible Bluno Nano microcontroller, seamlessly integrating with Android smartphones and devices from various manufacturers. The MobBob app now boasts OpenCV and advanced voice recognition capabilities, empowering the robot to see and hear its surroundings. The recent update has revolutionized MobBob's functionality, enabling it to expertly track and follow colored objects. This incredible achievement is demonstrated in a recent video showcasing MobBob's remarkable abilities. Additional videos showcasing MobBob's actions can be viewed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/W0JxfdxcIck, https://youtu.be/ENuJVaBbQxE, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTL9t5Gu310, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQX_RPu3yLU, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvDV5FhaATY. The MobBob app is a masterpiece of mobile app development, crafted using the Unity game engine. It serves as a demonstration platform to showcase seamless communication between the smartphone and robot. The ultimate vision for MobBob is to transform it into an intelligent, autonomous companion capable of handling complex tasks on a desktop level. The latest update offers improved features, including the ability to skip the connection process and engage with the app's computer vision capabilities directly. This enhancement enables users to experience the full potential of MobBob without needing the Bluno board. The app can be downloaded for free from Google Play, along with detailed instructions and information about its advanced features. The code powering MobBob is available on GitHub at https://github.com/cevinius/MobBob. Users seeking additional guidance on assembling and wiring their own MobBob units will soon find detailed tutorials on the developer's website (www.cevinius.com). New updates have transformed MobBob into an incredibly capable robot, now boasting advanced features like computer vision, voice recognition, and autonomous ball tracking. A "Skip Connection" option has been added to the app, allowing users to try out its capabilities without requiring a Bluno board. An important update addressed connectivity issues some users experienced when relying on Bluetooth communication between their phone and MobBob's body. The new version offers an alternative option, utilizing a timer instead of waiting for response messages from the phone. This tweak is essential for those with phones that struggle to receive reliable Bluetooth responses.