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PictoBlox Extension

Humanoid (Quarky)

Extensions Graphics-Humanoid
Extension Description
Controls the motion of the Humanoid with Quarky.
  • STEMpedia-Rocket-800x800 Available in: Block Coding, Python Coding
  • STEMpedia-Rocket-800x800 Mode: Stage Mode, Upload Mode
  • STEMpedia-Rocket-800x800 WiFi Required: No
  • STEMpedia-Rocket-800x800 Compatible Hardware in Block Coding: Quarky
  • STEMpedia-Rocket-800x800 Compatible Hardware in Python: Quarky
  • STEMpedia-Rocket-800x800 Object Declaration in Python: Not Applicable
  • STEMpedia-Rocket-800x800 Extension Catergory:

Introduction

The extension allows users to control the Humanoid with Quarky.

Walk Forward

Turn Left

Bend Left

Bend Right

Crusito 01

Dance 1

Dance 2

Flapping 1

Moon Walk 1

Shake Left Leg

Swing

Tip Toe Swing

Up Down

Wave

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PictoBlox Blocks

This block calibrates the angles of the hip and foot servo motors and saves it in the memory of Quarky. Due to some mechanical assembly errors, there may be some misalignment of the servos which can be handled with this block.
This block calibrates the angles of the hand servo motors and saves it in the memory of Quarky. Due to some mechanical assembly errors, there may be some misalignment of the servos which can be handled with this block.
The block performs the selected motion for the humanoid. The motion runs for the specified times and at the specified speed.
The block sets the servo motors of humanoid legs & hips to the specified angles at the speed.
The block sets the servo motors of the humanoid hands to the specified angles at the specified speed.
The block sets the servo motors of the humanoid legs and hands to the specified angles at the specified speed.
The block sets the selected servo motor angle to the specified angle in the specified time. This creates a smooth motion for the servo motor from the current angle to the specified angle.
The block sets the oscillator parameters for the selected servo motor.
The block resets the oscillator parameter for all the servo motors.
The block executes the oscillator according to stored parameters for the servo motor and the current time.
The block executes the oscillator according to stored parameters for the servo motor and the current angle specified in the block.
The block executes the oscillator for the complete cycle for the specified cycle times. The cycle time is the maximum time period assigned for the oscillator for the individual servo motors.
The block resets the timer running for the oscillator to 0.
The block reports the time passed from the reset for the oscillator.
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Block Coding Examples

Creating Humanoid Dance Sequences

Learn the steps required to create a Humanoid dance sequence. This guide covers a Humanoid robot and refining the sequence to create an engaging and entertaining performance.

Face Detection with Humanoid Robots

Incorporate a fun activity into your artificial intelligence learning journey by using Humanoid robots to learn about face detection.

Face Tracking Controlled Humanoid Robot

Discover the exciting world of face-tracking robots and learn how to code one using sensors and algorithms.

Gesture Controlled Humanoid With Machine Learning

Learn how to use Machine Learning Environment to make a model that identifies the hand gestures and makes the Humanoid move accordingly.

Hand Controlled Motion

Learn about how hand gestures and motions can be translated into commands that control the movement of objects.

Pose Mimicking Humanoid with Machine Learning

Learn how to use Pose Classifier, an extension of ML Environment. Follow the step-by-step tutorial on using image classifier in block coding.

Sign Detection With Humanoid

Learn how to code logic for video input detection .set the bounding box threshold, and detect signals to control Humanoid movements.

Sound Based Humanoid with Machine Learning

Learn how to create custom sounds to control Humanoid with the Audio Classifier of the Machine Learning Environment in PictoBlox.

Wirelessly Controlled Humanoid

Learn about humanoid robots, their form and functionality, and how the program uses arrow keys to control humanoid movement in different directions and speed.
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Python Functions

Humanoid()
The function initializes the humanoid robot object in Python and maps the 6 servos to the specified pins.
Syntax: Humanoid(Right Hip = 7, Left Hip = 2, Right Foot = 6, Left Foot = 3, Right Hand = 8, Left Hand = 1)
setlegoffset()
The function calibrates the angles of the hip and foot servo motors and saves them in the memory of Quarky. Due to some mechanical assembly errors, there may be some misalignment of the servos which can be handled with this block.
Syntax: setlegoffset(Left Hip Offset = 0, Right Hip Offset = 0, Left Foot Offset = 0, Right Foot Offset = 0)
sethandoffset()
The function calibrates the angles of the hip and foot servo motors and saves them in the memory of Quarky.
Syntax: sethandoffset(Left Hand Offset = 0, Right Hand Offset = 0)
move()
The function performs the selected motion for the humanoid. The motion runs for the specified times and at the specified speed.
Syntax: move(motion = “forward”, time period = 1000, cycle = 1)
moveleg()
The function sets the servo motors of the humanoid hip and leg to the specified angles at the specified speed.
Syntax: moveleg(time = 1000, servo angles = [90,90,90,90])
movehand()
The function sets the servo motors of the humanoid hand to the specified angles at the specified speed.
Syntax: movehand(time = 1000, servo angles = [90,90])
moveall()
The function sets the servo motors of the humanoid hip, foot and hand to the specified angles at the specified speed.
Syntax: moveall(time = 1000, servo angles = [90,90,90,90,90,90])
movelimb()
The function sets the selected servo motor angle to the specified angle in the specified time. This creates a smooth motion for the servo motor from the current angle to the specified angle.
Syntax: movelimb(servo name = “RHip”, angle = 90, time = 1000)
setoscillationparameters()
The block sets the oscillator parameters for the selected servo motor.
Syntax: setoscillationparameters(servo name = “RHip”, amplitude = 30, offset = 90, time period = 1000, phase difference = 0)
resetoscillationparameters()
The function resets the oscillator parameter for all the servo motors.
Syntax: resetoscillationparameters()
executeoscillator()
The function executes the oscillator according to stored parameters for the servo motor and the current time.
Syntax: executeoscillator()
executesscillatorat()
The function executes the oscillator according to stored parameters for the servo motor and the current angle specified in the functions.
Syntax: executesscillatorat(angle = 90)
oscillateforcycles()
The function executes the oscillator for the specified cycles.
Syntax: oscillateforcycles(cycles = 1)
resetoscillationtimer()
The function resets the timer running for the oscillator to 0.
Syntax: resetoscillationtimer()
oscillationtimer()
The function reports the time passed from the reset for the oscillator.
Syntax: oscillationtimer()
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Python Coding Examples

Face Expression Controlled Humanoid – Python

Learn about AI-based face expression detection, computer vision techniques to analyze images or videos of human faces and recognize emotions or expressions.

Face Tracking Controlled Humanoid Robot

Learn how to use face detection to control humanoid robot movements for interactive and responsive robotics applications. Get started now!

Gesture Controlled Humanoid With Machine Learning

Learn to demonstrate how to use ML Environment to make a model that identifies the hand gestures and makes the humanoid move accordingly.

Sign Detection with Humanoid

Learn how to set the bounding box threshold, and detect signals such as 'Go', 'TurnRight', 'TurnLeft', and 'Stop' to control humanoid movements.

The Dancing Humanoid – Python

This code example shows how to program a humanoid robot to perform a dance routine. Learn how to use the Humanoid object with specific pins to control robot movement.

Wirelessly Controlled Humanoid – Python

Learn about humanoid robots, their form, functionality, and logic for movement. Explore the code that controls humanoid robots to move using arrow keys.
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