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OCULUS - The Netbook Mobilizer OCULUS consists of an adjustable frame that holds a variety of small laptops, complete with powered wheels and a tilting periscope for the laptop's built-in webcam. You can control it over the internet using any PC web browser, or iOS or Android phone Easy-to-install, open source control software is available as a free download. Power and communication to the system is supplied entirely via USB. The laptop's battery is charged using its own stock charger, routed through the included charging dock.

	Remote Surveillance - RELIABLE: correctly configured systems can be left running for weeks, waiting for remote-control
	Telepresence - interact with others at home or in the office, from vast distances away, via 2-way audio and video
	Low cost robotic sophistication - other bots with similar features often cost thousands of dollars
	Expandable Robotics Platform - open-source software, with open-hardware electronics (API/SDK under development)
	Best used on smooth, hard floors*

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Hardware Durable ABS plastic frame fits most 10" (and some lightweight 11") laptops or smaller, easy no-tools adjustability. See here for compatibility info. Servo controlled tilting periscope to look up/down through laptop webcam (suits cameras rougly centered, above screen) DC gearmotor driven front wheels, omni-directional rear wheels, differential steering ArduinOculus microcontroller board based on open-source-hardware Arduino / ATmega328. Easily extendable for do-it-yourself add-ons (sensors, servos, arms, etc.) USB powered, with low power consumption: typical laptop batteries can support 1-2 hours of continuous driving and streaming video before requiring recharging. Frame and dock made in Canada, assembled, tested and packaged in Canada

Software Server software (installed on laptop connected to Oculus hardware) runs on Windows 7, Vista, and XP, and Linux. For more info see system requirements. Some network setup required for internet connectivity. Standard remote client runs in any modern web browser (with the Flash plugin). NOTE: may not work thru heavily locked-down firewalls* Android and iOS phone/tablet clients with tilt-to-steer or touch controls 2-way streaming audio/video supported. Telepresence in action Supports multiple user accounts with simultaneous remote logins, all able to view the same video/audio stream, and text chat each other! Open source software (project link) - easy to modify/extend Software is a FREE DOWNLOAD, that does NOT require Oculus hardware to run. Try it out: fully functional multi-user streaming audio and video.

	Charging Dock Docking with the charging dock is handled by for you automatically by The Integrated DMVAM (Dynamic Machine Vision Auto-Motion) System. Laptop's stock charger plugs into wall outlet, then into charging dock Complete set of DC jack and plug adapters included, compatible with most small laptops

Still in the Labs...

The OCULUS Headlight Accessory → Dual Cree powered LED headlight, remotely-selectable brightness. Allows navigation, surveillance, and automatic-docking in complete darkness! See here for an update. also: The OCULUS iOS App Control Oculus remotely using your iPhone or iPad and: Linux Support Install Oculus server software on netbooks with Linux OS. Beta support has been released, but we're still refining it. finally: Xtion Sensor Add-on We're working on a mounting accessory for the ASUS Xtion 3D sensor. See here for more info.