Sphero Companion
Free App
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About Sphero Companion
Sphero Companion brings your Sphero to life, turning Sphero into your own robotic companion.
You can interact with Sphero using speech recognition, and Sphero will talk back to you via your phone speaker.
This application is still in development and more features/functionality will be added over time. The latest update adds a lot of new commands/interactions. You can see a list of the currently supported commands here: http://www.cevinius.com/sphero-companion/
Current interactions include:
- Teaching Sphero your name
- Asking Sphero to drive around
- Tell Sphero to change colors
- Asking Sphero to draw shapes on the ground
Commands can be given using natural speech. For example, you can say:
"Roll forward 3 units"
"Change your color to pink"
"My name is Kevin"
"What is your name?"
"What time is it?"
"Can you draw a pink shape with 6 sides?"
(There are more commands, but I'll let you explore those after you download the app!)
Let us know if there are behaviors you really want to see in the app!
This is a completely free app. No ads, no IAP, etc. This is something I made for fun that I wanted to share with other Sphero fans. This app is definitely not a component of my overly convoluted plan for using Sphero to take over the world... Just ask Sphero, "Are you part of Kevin's plans for world domination?" See. I told you so. Robots can't lie. So, with that cleared up, please enjoy and have fun with this!
I'm currently working on an update to add a voice programming feature. With that, you'll be able to teach Sphero a sequence of moves using voice and then have Sphero play them back anytime. :)
NOTE:
You need internet access for speech recognition to work. Also, you need to have Google Text-To-Speech set up on your phone in order for Sphero to talk back to you. If you encounter any issues, double check you are online and also check that voice search in an app such as "Google Now" works.
The app was designed for English, so your device needs to be set to English for the speech recognition and speech synthesis to work correctly. (It does factor in US and UK English so it should work for both.)
If you have any issues, you can contact me here or at my website (www.cevinius.com). Please note that this is a hobby project that I'm playing around with in my spare time, so I may not be able to respond right away.
You can interact with Sphero using speech recognition, and Sphero will talk back to you via your phone speaker.
This application is still in development and more features/functionality will be added over time. The latest update adds a lot of new commands/interactions. You can see a list of the currently supported commands here: http://www.cevinius.com/sphero-companion/
Current interactions include:
- Teaching Sphero your name
- Asking Sphero to drive around
- Tell Sphero to change colors
- Asking Sphero to draw shapes on the ground
Commands can be given using natural speech. For example, you can say:
"Roll forward 3 units"
"Change your color to pink"
"My name is Kevin"
"What is your name?"
"What time is it?"
"Can you draw a pink shape with 6 sides?"
(There are more commands, but I'll let you explore those after you download the app!)
Let us know if there are behaviors you really want to see in the app!
This is a completely free app. No ads, no IAP, etc. This is something I made for fun that I wanted to share with other Sphero fans. This app is definitely not a component of my overly convoluted plan for using Sphero to take over the world... Just ask Sphero, "Are you part of Kevin's plans for world domination?" See. I told you so. Robots can't lie. So, with that cleared up, please enjoy and have fun with this!
I'm currently working on an update to add a voice programming feature. With that, you'll be able to teach Sphero a sequence of moves using voice and then have Sphero play them back anytime. :)
NOTE:
You need internet access for speech recognition to work. Also, you need to have Google Text-To-Speech set up on your phone in order for Sphero to talk back to you. If you encounter any issues, double check you are online and also check that voice search in an app such as "Google Now" works.
The app was designed for English, so your device needs to be set to English for the speech recognition and speech synthesis to work correctly. (It does factor in US and UK English so it should work for both.)
If you have any issues, you can contact me here or at my website (www.cevinius.com). Please note that this is a hobby project that I'm playing around with in my spare time, so I may not be able to respond right away.
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
Bug fixes.
Refined existing commands.
Added lots of new commands.
I've now documented all the current commands here:
http://www.cevinius.com/sphero-companion/
New feature highlights:
- Ask Sphero to move at a specific angle
- Ask Sphero to repeat what you say
- Ask Sphero to go to sleep (and power down)
- Ask Sphero to do a flip!
- Optional size option when asking Sphero to draw shapes
- Sphero will talk if left alone for too long
- Added lots of new conversation things you can say to Sphero
Bug fixes.
Refined existing commands.
Added lots of new commands.
I've now documented all the current commands here:
http://www.cevinius.com/sphero-companion/
New feature highlights:
- Ask Sphero to move at a specific angle
- Ask Sphero to repeat what you say
- Ask Sphero to go to sleep (and power down)
- Ask Sphero to do a flip!
- Optional size option when asking Sphero to draw shapes
- Sphero will talk if left alone for too long
- Added lots of new conversation things you can say to Sphero
More downloads Sphero Companion reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads
What are users saying about Sphero Companion
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I bet it would be really fun, but it wouldn't connect to my sphero sprk+.
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Very unique idea Would rate five if you could change the gender of the voice
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It is not connecting
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Can't use it I have ollie could you please have support for ollie?
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Doesn't work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Working from Android, Samsung S5. Was lookin for something new and exciting and found this. I checked my 'voice search' and 'text to speech set up, before starting up. Enabled the Bluetooth and it found my Sphero quickly. However, sometimes it isn't recognising my qu's..i am askin the basics on 'the list' and i need to repeat. When i press the 'listen' button it doesnt always stay on long enough. Not sure i am doing this correctly. Also, No Match keeps appearing in top left corner..where my qu's appear too.
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When I click on the app it shows me a sphero loading sign and then goes to a black screen. What do I do??
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Recognizes few commands and has temper issues at times repeating itself.
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Love the idea behind this app and it works great. No idea why so few have downloaded it. My 5 year loves to talk to my Sphero now! Please continue with the updates and adding even more commands! Perhaps make a way for us to enter our own questions and answers!
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I tried asking it stuff like go to another app or tell the time but it doesn't know what that is you should add that or something
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Connected once then disconnect haven't been able to use it very disappointed will try a few more times hope u can update or fix this. Using S5 with brand new Sphero SPRK.
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Seems fun easy to use but female voice with male name. Mine must be a transvestite. Lol
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Not working well its not understanding my any command...pls fix that
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Wish it worked right
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Unbelievable app!
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It don't work for me, I say a command and all it seas is listening... Please help and I give 5 stars
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Love the idea behind this app and it works great. No idea why so few have downloaded it. My 5 year loves to talk to my Sphero now! Please continue with the updates and adding even more commands! Perhaps make a way for us to enter our own questions and answers!
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This app is awesome. My daughter loves talking to Sphero and telling it what to do. I love the little animations, please add more. Keep up the good work!
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It don't work for me, I say a command and all it seas is listening... Please help and I give 5 stars
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More thing u can ask it plz looked on site but couldnt find
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Can't use it I have ollie could you please have support for ollie?
by W####:
Whatever you will say to sphero it will do anything just like a pop pet the robot.