follow_me.js

A person following robot demo by using node-realsense and DFRobot HCR JavaScript API.

Prerequisites

HardWare

• Intel® Joule™ Module
• Intel® RealSense™ Camera ZR300
• DFRobot HCR platform

Setup RealSense Execution Environment on Joule

• Operating System: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS is recommended.

  • Following this Installation Guide to install Ubuntu Operating System. Make sure you choose Alternative install: Ubuntu Desktop 16.04 LTS. A direct (but temporary) link to *.iso image.
  • Please be noted that Intel® Joule™ Module might need a BIOS update before installing an Operating System (firmware v174 or above)

• Build Environment: Please refer to this tutorial for details introduction.

# You know what they are
sudo apt-get install nodejs npm

# An optional workaround of "Node not found" error
sudo ln -s /usr/bin/nodejs /usr/bin/node

# Install the build tool for Node.js C++ add-on
npm install -g node-gyp

Bootstrap

1. Connect Joule to a wireless LAN network and open terminal via SSH

2. Install application on Joule board

$ cd /path/to/follow_me.js (this project)
$ npm install

3. Connect HCR and Joule board through USB port

Run

$ node main.js

Open web browser and navigate to the http://Device_IP:8000/index.html. Press the FOLLOW ME to start.

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