Today, there are more than one robot can be programmed with a set of pre-existing commands, even people without special training. However, the company Sphero at CES 2018 has decided to provide something new: a robot with many features for which you need to know only basics of JavaScript.
Misty I robot is equipped with three microphones and is powered by two Snapdragon processors. In addition, on-Board the robot carries an LCD display, a USB port and a camera to detect faces and surrounding objects. The main feature of the robot is that most of the detail is “on the job” and not inside the case. In other words, almost all components of the device has direct access.
On the head of a robot mounted sensor working on the type of sonar used for mapping the surrounding space, on the back is a universal Board for mounting any additional components. In addition, developers have reported that Misty I will be equipped with tracks (now it moves with the wheel).
To configure the robot’s API working in JavaScript that will allow you to develop a lot of applications and presets for the device. Delivery of the first of the robots are planned for February 2018. Moreover, by the end of this year, the authors plan to release a second version of the robot Misty, and then to establish on the basis of the existing models fully-featured companion for home and office.
#CES 2018 | Misty: first robot for programmers
Vladimir Kuznetsov