1. General Status  Analyze various options for connecting to the robot  Develop requirements for each connection  Check example projects o Videos with similar objectives

2. BAM Wireless Accessory  Control robot wirelessly from up to 300 feet (100 m) range  Price: around $50 to $6  http://store.irobot.com/pr oduct/index.jsp?productId= 2649971

3. Options for Connecting to the Robot  Bluetooth with onboard phone  Module has range of 300 feet  Onboard phone to filter commands and for video  Can connect via 3G  Conserves battery  High data usage  Possibly use WiFi for streaming feed  Need to worry about onboard phone’s battery life  Bluetooth drains battery so need charger

4. App Breakdown  Onboard phone  Filter external commands  Send to  Robot  Camera  Device  Replay audio  Stream video  Connect to peripheral device and camera  Remote phones  Send user commands  Robot movement  Camera  Peripheral device  Audio to playback  Receive video

5. Tilt Phone vs. Button Tilt Phone – Limited functionality – Needs calibration according to initial position – Can be difficult to control speed and direction because of delay and lack of visible measurements Buttons – Touchscreen button – Need to create interface – Much simpler implementation and control for user – Possibly expand to joystick for easier control

6. Example Projects http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2BXck18IwM