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Web apps are great and everything, but imagine using Ruby to fly drones and make them dance to the sounds of dubstep! Or to control disco lights and other robots! Sounds fun, right? In this talk, we will not only explore how we can write code to make this possible, but it will also be full of exciting, interactive (and possibly dangerous ;) ) demos! Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/F2y0/
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In the talk titled 'Dancing with Robots,' Julian Cheal explores the intersection of robotics and programming, primarily using Ruby through the R2 library. With a playful tone, he demonstrates how to control various devices, from simple LEDs to complex drones, showcasing the fun and creative aspects of coding for robotics. Key points discussed in the talk include: - **Introduction to Robotics with Ruby**: Cheal introduces Ruby libraries like R2 for controlling robotics, mentioning alternatives like Sylon JS and Gobot for JavaScript users. - **Basic Robotics Tasks**: The presentation starts with the 'Blink' example, changing LED colors using Ruby code, demonstrating the simplicity and immediate feedback of robotics programming. - **Advanced Examples**: He discusses devices such as the Spark Core, which incorporates cloud functionality, and the DigiSpark, showcasing how these small devices can interact with complex APIs. - **Demonstration of Drones**: A segment centers on controlling a Parrot AR drone using simple Ruby commands. Despite some challenges with Wi-Fi interference, Cheal successfully demonstrates taking off and landing the drone, illustrating user control through programming. - **Dancing with Robots**: The highlight of the presentation is using a PlayStation dance mat to control the drone, merging coding with interactive fun. Cheal emphasizes the entertainment value of programming robotics. - **Additional Controllers**: He introduces other input devices like the Ouya and PS3 controllers, explaining how they can be integrated for robotic control, adding an element of playfulness to coding. - **Leap Motion Integration**: Cheal ends with a demo of the Leap Motion device, hinting at future possibilities for motion-controlled interactions in robotics. The overarching theme of the talk revolves around making robotics accessible and engaging through programming, emphasizing creativity and fun in the coding experience. Cheal’s energetic presentation leaves the audience with the idea that with a few lines of code, anyone can create engaging, interactive robotic experiences.
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