If you watched the video before reading the article (like we did) and started shaking in your boots at a voice controlled lock system, prepare to be disappointed. His spoken commands are actually to his son to press the appropriate keys on a keypad off screen, the lock is not actually voice controlled. But still, [Michael Krumpus'] door lock is pretty astounding. By using a torn apart CD drive … [Read more...]
Speech controlled garbage can
April 5, 2009 By 9 Comments
This speech controlled garbage can was sent in via the tip line by [Amnon]. The garbage can will come to you following a black line and stopping when it sees a cross in the line, then waits for another voice command. It can then return to where it belongs or go outside following the line. The system is based on a microchip PIC 18F4431 and uses three 18 volts cordless drill motors and their … [Read more...]
Voice controlled home automation
February 14, 2009 By 64 Comments
[Brian] sent in this writeup on his voice controlled home automation system. Starting with the Microsoft SAPI, a voice recognition system, he programmed some basic home automation. In a move that makes this project decidedly more awesome, he decided to build a physical representation of his automation system. This disembodied head is "Stephanie". She responds to her name, has an articulated jaw … [Read more...]
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