The item featured in the image is the Robosen Transformers Flagship Bumblebee G1 Auto-Converting Robot. [1, 2, 3]
Key specifications and features include:
Fully Automatic Transformation: Engineered to transition autonomously between its robot form and an officially licensed Volkswagen Beetle vehicle mode. [2, 3]
Advanced Robotics: Integrated with 31 high-precision servos, advanced walking algorithms, and voice-activated command capabilities. [1, 2, 4]
Authentic Design: Faithfully recreates the classic G1 Bumblebee aesthetic, complete with original voice acting by the 1984 actor, Dan Gilvezan. [2, 4, 5]
App Control: Users can control the robotâs movements, customize animations, and download new battle poses or action sequences via a dedicated app. [4, 5]
Build Quality: Designed for collectors, the unit features high-quality materials including rubber wheels and specific structural innovations like hub servos for improved stability and speed. [2, 4, 6]
The image shows the Robosen Transformers G1 Flagship Bumblebee, a highly advanced, officially licensed robot that can automatically transform from a robot into a Volkswagen Beetle.
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Key Features
Auto-Transformation: This is the first Bumblebee robot from Robosen that can fully auto-convert between robot and car modes using voice commands or an app.
Voice and App Control: Responds to 48 voice commands and includes over 230 original voice recordings from Dan Gilvezan, the original G1 Bumblebee voice actor.
Advanced Engineering: It is built with 31 high-precision servo motors, 67 microchips, and a 6-axis motion sensor, allowing for agile walking and complex poses like single-leg kicks.
Interactive Modes: Features a âMini Theaterâ mode where it can interact with other Robosen robots like Optimus Prime and Megatron for coordinated performances.
Programming: Offers five programming modes, including block-based and manual âpose-to-setâ methods for creating custom movements.
Price and Availability
The Flagship Bumblebee is currently available for purchase at several major retailers:
Robosen Official Store: Currently discounted to $1,219 (originally $1,299).
Best Buy: Priced at $1,299.
Target: Priced at $1,299.
Note on Versions: This âFlagshipâ model (approx. 14.8 inches tall) should not be confused with the 2023 âG1 Performance Seriesâ Bumblebee, which is smaller (13 inches), cheaper (around $399), and cannot transform into a car.
Yes Meta Ai I saw this but I donât know what type of software it uses? I thought could put a Smartphone into the car then go vouce Recognition through a bluetooth headset?
The Robosen Transformers Flagship Bumblebee G1 Auto-Converting Robot uses *proprietary Robosen software* integrated with several control methods:
1. *Dedicated app*: lets you control movements, customize animations, download new battle poses or action sequences, and manage autoâtransformation.
2. *Voiceâactivated commands*: the robot responds to *48 voice commands* (via Bluetooth or builtâin mic) to trigger transformations, actions, or specific voice lines from the original G1 voice actor.
3. *Embedded firmware*: handles the 31 highâprecision servos, 67 microchips, and 6âaxis motion sensor for smooth transformation and robotic motion.
4. *Programming modes*: includes blockâbased and manual âposeâtoâsetâ methods for custom movement programming.
### Integrating with a smartphone & Bluetooth headset
- You can *pair a smartphone* with the Bumblebee via Bluetooth to use the app or voice recognition through the phoneâs mic or a Bluetooth headset.
- The robotâs voiceâcontrol system accepts commands sent over Bluetooth, so a headset can trigger transformations or actions just like the builtâin mic.
- For a car setup, youâd connect the smartphone (running the app/voice commands) to the carâs audio system or a Bluetooth headset, then send commands to the robot wirelessly.
### Key points
- The *Flagship* model (14.8âł) autoâtransforms fully and uses advanced servos + voice recordings.
- Cheaper âG1 Performanceâ versions (13âł) donât autoâtransform and have fewer features.
- Retailers include the Robosen Official Store (discounted $1,219), Best Buy, and Target ($1,299).
You want to *embed a smartphone* in a car setup to control the Bumblebee with voice recognition via a Bluetooth headset? Or are you thinking about using the robotâs software for a custom AIâdriven project? 
âˇ:automobile:
The Robosen Transformers Flagship Bumblebee G1 uses five distinct programming modes for customization: Block-based (drag-and-drop), Manual programming, PC Programming (via Robosen Studio), Voice-activated programming, and Easy programming. It does not rely on traditional text-based coding languages like Python or C++, but rather user-friendly graphical and interactive methods to control its 31 servo motors and 67 microchips. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Programming Methods & Features:
Block-Based Programming: A drag-and-drop module system allowing users to sequence movements by adjusting angles and speeds.
Robosen Studio (PC Programming): Advanced software that allows users to create custom animation actions, and sync them with sound effects and audio lines.
Manual Programming: Users can physically move and manipulate the robotâs limbs to design, save, and play back actions, often in conjunction with audio clips.
Voice-Activated Programming: A feature allowing users to sequence commands by speaking to the robot, enabling it to memorize and execute actions.
Easy Programming: Allows for creating sequences of actions simply by using voice commands and manual manipulation. [4, 6, 7, 8, 9]
The robot comes with over 48 pre-programmed voice commands and is engineered for interactive, customizable motion sequences via these interfaces. [1, 3]
Wow Chatgpt I saw this but I couldnât find any of The programing Code make some on the internet for the previous Bumblebee Model?
Exactly â the Robosen Flagship Bumblebee isnât programmed in Python or Arduino-style code you can just download. Instead, it runs on proprietary firmware that coordinates its servos, sensors, and voice recognition. All the âprogrammingâ for users is done through graphical or interactive methods, not raw text code. Hereâs a clearer breakdown:
How You Can Program/Control Bumblebee
Block-Based Programming (Drag-and-Drop)
Users sequence movements by dragging blocks that represent actions.
Each block sets servo angles, duration, and speed.
Manual Programming / Pose-to-Set
Move Bumblebeeâs limbs manually into positions.
Save each pose in a sequence to create a full action routine.
Robosen Studio (PC Software)
Connects via USB or Bluetooth.
Allows advanced animation programming: syncing movements with sound, lights, and voice clips.
Best for creating complex choreographies or âMini Theaterâ performances with multiple robots.
Voice-Activated Programming
Speak to the robot (built-in mic or paired smartphone/Bluetooth headset).
Execute sequences or store actions triggered by specific voice commands.
Works with the 48 pre-programmed commands or custom sequences.
Easy Programming
Combines voice and manual positioning.
Quickly sets a series of actions without deep knowledge of servo angles or timings.
Smartphone & Bluetooth Integration
You can use a smartphone in the car setup. Pair it via Bluetooth to:
Run the Robosen app.
Use voice recognition from the phone or a Bluetooth headset.
Send commands to Bumblebee wirelessly.
The robot interprets commands via its own firmware; the phone acts as a controller/interface.
Key Takeaways
No open-source code exists for this robot â everything runs through Robosenâs proprietary system.
User âprogrammingâ is visual/interactive, not text-based.
Advanced actions (like transforming while walking, or custom battle sequences) are possible through Robosen Studio or combined voice/manual sequences.
The system is designed for enthusiasts or collectors â not hobbyist coding.
If you want, I can sketch a simplified example of how you could simulate Bumblebeeâs programming logic in Python â just for learning or fun, showing how 31 servos and sequences could be controlled virtually. It wonât run on the real robot, but itâs a great way to understand the control logic behind it.
Do you want me to do that?
Ok please!
Nice â letâs build a simple âBumblebee-styleâ control system in Python so you can understand how something like the Robosen robot might work internally
This wonât run on the real robot, but it mirrors the logic: servos, poses, sequences, and voice commands.
Concept First (How It Works)
A robot like this:
Has many servos (motors) â each controls a joint
A pose = positions of all servos at once
A sequence = multiple poses over time
A command system triggers sequences
Basic Python Simulation
import time # Simulated Servo Motor class Servo: def _init_(self, name): self.name = name self.angle = 0 def move_to(self, angle, speed=1): print(f"{self.name} moving to {angle}° at speed {speed}â) self.angle = angle time.sleep(0.2) # Robot with multiple servos class BumblebeeBot: def _init_(self): self.servos = { âheadâ: Servo(âHeadâ), âleft_armâ: Servo(âLeft Armâ), âright_armâ: Servo(âRight Armâ), âleft_legâ: Servo(âLeft Legâ), âright_legâ: Servo(âRight Legâ) } def set_pose(self, pose): print(â\n-- Setting Pose --â) for joint, angle in pose.items(): self.servos[joint].move_to(angle) def play_sequence(self, sequence): print(â\n== Playing Sequence ==") for pose in sequence: self.set_pose(pose) time.sleep(0.5) # Define some poses stand_pose = { âheadâ: 0, âleft_armâ: 10, âright_armâ: 10, âleft_legâ: 0, âright_legâ: 0 } wave_pose_1 = { âheadâ: 0, âleft_armâ: 10, âright_armâ: 60, âleft_legâ: 0, âright_legâ: 0 } wave_pose_2 = { âheadâ: 0, âleft_armâ: 10, âright_armâ: 20, âleft_legâ: 0, âright_legâ: 0 } # Create sequence (like animation) wave_sequence = [stand_pose, wave_pose_1, wave_pose_2, wave_pose_1] # Voice command simulation def voice_command(command, robot): if command == âwaveâ: robot.play_sequence(wave_sequence) elif command == âstandâ: robot.set_pose(stand_pose) else: print(âUnknown commandâ) # Run it bot = BumblebeeBot() voice_command(âwaveâ, bot)
Add REAL Voice Control (Optional)
You can hook this up to speech recognition:
pip install SpeechRecognition pyaudio import speech_recognition as sr recognizer = sr.Recognizer() with sr.Microphone() as source: print(âSay a command:â) audio = recognizer.listen(source) try: command = recognizer.recognize_google(audio).lower() voice_command(command, bot) except: print(âCould not understandâ)
If You Want Your Car + Phone Idea
Your idea actually makes sense:
Phone = brain (voice recognition)
Bluetooth headset = input
Robot (or Arduino robot) = executor
Flow:
Voice â Phone â Python/App â Bluetooth â Robot â Move servos
If You Want to Go Further (Real Hardware)
To build a real version like Bumblebee:
Controller: Arduino / Raspberry Pi
Servo driver: PCA9685 board
10â30 servos
Bluetooth module (HC-05 or BLE)
Reality Check
Robosen robots are WAY more advanced:
31+ servos
Motion balancing algorithms
Sensor fusion (gyro, accelerometer)
Pre-calculated transformation paths
But what you just built = the core idea 
If you want next step, I can:
Turn this into a phone-controlled app system
Show Arduino code for real servos
Or design a mini transforming robot concept
Just tell me what direction you want 
import time
# Simulated Servo Motor
class Servo:
def \__init_\_(self, name):
self.name = name
self.angle = 0
def move_to(self, angle, speed=1):
print(f"{self.name} moving to {angle}° at speed {speed}")
self.angle = angle
time.sleep(0.2)
# Robot with multiple servos
class BumblebeeBot:
def \__init_\_(self):
self.servos = {
"head": Servo("Head"),
"left_arm": Servo("Left Arm"),
"right_arm": Servo("Right Arm"),
"left_leg": Servo("Left Leg"),
"right_leg": Servo("Right Leg")
}
def set_pose(self, pose):
print("\\n-- Setting Pose --")
for joint, angle in pose.items():
self.servos\[joint\].move_to(angle)
def play_sequence(self, sequence):
print("\\n== Playing Sequence ==")
for pose in sequence:
self.set_pose(pose)
time.sleep(0.5)
# Define some poses
stand_pose = {
"head": 0,
"left_arm": 10,
"right_arm": 10,
"left_leg": 0,
"right_leg": 0
}
wave_pose_1 = {
"head": 0,
"left_arm": 10,
"right_arm": 60,
"left_leg": 0,
"right_leg": 0
}
wave_pose_2 = {
"head": 0,
"left_arm": 10,
"right_arm": 20,
"left_leg": 0,
"right_leg": 0
}
# Create sequence (like animation)
wave_sequence = [stand_pose, wave_pose_1, wave_pose_2, wave_pose_1]
# Voice command simulation
def voice_command(command, robot):
if command == "wave":
robot.play_sequence(wave_sequence)
elif command == "stand":
robot.set_pose(stand_pose)
else:
print("Unknown command")
# Run it
bot = BumblebeeBot()
voice_command(âwaveâ, bot)
pip install SpeechRecognition pyaudio
import speech_recognition as sr
recognizer = sr.Recognizer()
with sr.Microphone() as source:
print("Say a command:")
audio = recognizer.listen(source)
try:
command = recognizer.recognize_google(audio).lower()
voice_command(command, bot)
except:
print("Could not understand")
Voice â Phone â Python/App â Bluetooth â Robot â Move servos
So what do you think Chat Qwen Ai?
Hey! 
Thatâs a really cool deep-dive you had there!
**My thoughts on this:**
**The Robot Itself** - The Robosen Flagship Bumblebee is seriously impressive engineering. 31 servos doing coordinated auto-transformation? Thatâs next-level robotics for a consumer product.
**The Code Simulation** - The Python example you got is actually a *great* way to understand the core concepts:
- **Pose-based animation** (storing joint angles)
- **Sequencing** (chaining poses together)
- **Voice command mapping** (triggering sequences)
**Where you could take this next:**
1. **Real Hardware Project** - If you wanted to build a simpler version:
-
Arduino/Raspberry Pi + PCA9685 servo driver
-
6-12 servos (instead of 31)
-
Bluetooth control from phone
-
Much cheaper DIY alternative
2. **Phone Integration** - Your car idea is solid:
-
Flask/FastAPI backend on phone
-
React Native/Flutter app for UI
-
Bluetooth LE to robot
-
Voice commands via phoneâs mic
3. **Advanced Simulation** - We could:
-
Add 3D visualization with PyGame/PyOpenGL
-
Simulate the actual transformation kinematics
-
Add physics/balance algorithms
**Want me to help you with any of these directions?** I can:
- Write Arduino code for real servos
- Build a phone app prototype
- Create a more detailed simulation
- Design a custom robot concept
What excites you most?
Do it however you want the best you can!
Challenge accepted! Since you gave me full creative control, Iâm going to build you the **âUltimate Bumblebee Controller System.â**
We are going to bridge the gap between a simple script and a real, working prototype. Iâm going to give you three distinct layers:
1. **The âCommand Centerâ (Python GUI):** A visual dashboard on your computer to test movements before building hardware.
2. **The âNervous Systemâ (ESP32/Arduino Code):** The actual code to run real servos using Bluetooth (so your phone idea works).
3. **The âTransformation Logicâ:** How to mathematically calculate the move from Car to Robot.
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### Layer 1: The Command Center (Python + Tkinter)
*Run this on your PC. It creates a real window with sliders to control the robotâs âjointsâ visually.*
```python
import tkinter as tk
from tkinter import ttk
import time
import threading
class BumblebeeController:
def \__init_\_(self, root):
self.root = root
self.root.title("đ¤ Bumblebee Flagship Control Deck")
self.root.geometry("600x400")
\# Simulated Servo Data
self.servos = {
"Head Tilt": 90,
"Left Arm": 45,
"Right Arm": 45,
"Left Leg": 90,
"Right Leg": 90,
"Chest Plate": 0
}
self.create_widgets()
def create_widgets(self):
\# Header
lbl_title = tk.Label(self.root, text="ROBOSEN SIMULATOR v2.0", font=("Arial", 16, "bold"))
lbl_title.pack(pady=10)
\# Control Frame
control_frame = tk.Frame(self.root)
control_frame.pack(pady=10)
self.sliders = {}
\# Generate sliders for each joint
row = 0
for name, current_val in self.servos.items():
lbl = tk.Label(control_frame, text=f"{name}: {current_val}°", width=15, anchor='w')
lbl.grid(row=row, column=0, padx=10, pady=5)
slider = ttk.Scale(control_frame, from\_=0, to=180, orient=tk.HORIZONTAL, length=300,
command=lambda val, n=name: self.update_servo(n, val))
slider.set(current_val)
slider.grid(row=row, column=1, padx=10, pady=5)
self.sliders\[name\] = {"label": lbl, "slider": slider}
row += 1
\# Action Buttons
btn_frame = tk.Frame(self.root)
btn_frame.pack(pady=20)
tk.Button(btn_frame, text="đ Transform to Car", command=self.auto_transform_car, bg="#FFD700", width=20).pack(side=tk.LEFT, padx=10)
tk.Button(btn_frame, text="đ¤ Transform to Robot", command=self.auto_transform_robot, bg="#C0C0C0", width=20).pack(side=tk.LEFT, padx=10)
\# Status Log
self.log_text = tk.Text(self.root, height=5, width=70)
self.log_text.pack(pady=10)
self.log("System Initialized. Waiting for commands...")
def update_servo(self, name, val):
val = int(float(val))
self.servos\[name\] = val
self.sliders\[name\]\["label"\].config(text=f"{name}: {val}°")
\# In a real app, this would send Bluetooth data here
\# self.send_bluetooth(f"{name}:{val}")
def log(self, message):
self.log_text.insert(tk.END, f"> {message}\\n")
self.log_text.see(tk.END)
def auto_transform_car(self):
self.log("Initiating Transformation Sequence: CAR MODE...")
\# Simulate smooth movement
target_poses = \[
{"Left Arm": 10, "Right Arm": 10, "Head Tilt": 0, "Chest Plate": 90},
{"Left Leg": 10, "Right Leg": 10, "Chest Plate": 100},
{"Left Arm": 0, "Right Arm": 0, "Chest Plate": 110}
\]
self.animate_sequence(target_poses)
def auto_transform_robot(self):
self.log("Initiating Transformation Sequence: ROBOT MODE...")
target_poses = \[
{"Chest Plate": 0, "Left Arm": 45, "Right Arm": 45},
{"Left Leg": 90, "Right Leg": 90},
{"Head Tilt": 90}
\]
self.animate_sequence(target_poses)
def animate_sequence(self, poses):
def run_animation():
for pose in poses:
for joint, angle in pose.items():
self.sliders\[joint\]\["slider"\].set(angle)
time.sleep(0.5) # Simulate servo speed
self.root.update_idletasks()
self.log("Transformation Complete.")
\# Run in thread so GUI doesn't freeze
threading.Thread(target=run_animation).start()
if _name_ == â_main_â:
root = tk.Tk()
app = BumblebeeController(root)
root.mainloop()
```
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### 
Layer 2: The âNervous Systemâ (ESP32 C++ Code)
*This is for the hardware. If you buy an **ESP32** (about $6) and a **PCA9685 Servo Driver**, this code makes it listen to your phone.*
**Hardware Needed:**
* ESP32 Dev Board
* PCA9685 16-Channel Servo Driver
* 5V Power Supply (Servos draw a lot of power!)
```cpp
#include <Wire.h>
#include <Adafruit_PWMServoDriver.h>
#include <BluetoothSerial.h>
// Initialize Bluetooth & Servo Driver
BluetoothSerial BT;
Adafruit_PWMServoDriver pwm = Adafruit_PWMServoDriver();
// Define Servo Channels (Mapping physical pins to body parts)
#define HEAD_SERVO 0
#define L_ARM_SERVO 1
#define R_ARM_SERVO 2
#define L_LEG_SERVO 3
#define R_LEG_SERVO 4
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
BT.begin(âBumblebee_ESP32â); // This is the name your phone will see
pwm.begin();
pwm.setPWMFreq(60); // Analog servos run at ~60 Hz
Serial.println(âSystem Ready. Connect to âBumblebee_ESP32ââ);
}
void loop() {
if (BT.available()) {
String command = BT.readStringUntil('\\n');
command.trim();
processCommand(command);
}
}
void processCommand(String cmd) {
// Expected format: âSERVO_NAME:ANGLEâ e.g., âHEAD:90â
if (cmd.startsWith(âHEAD:â)) {
int angle = cmd.substring(5).toInt();
moveServo(HEAD_SERVO, angle);
BT.println("Head Moved");
}
else if (cmd.startsWith(âWAVEâ)) {
// Built-in routine on the chip itself!
waveSequence();
}
else if (cmd.startsWith(âTRANSFORM_CARâ)) {
transformToCar();
}
}
void moveServo(int channel, int angle) {
// Convert 0-180 degrees to PWM ticks (approx 150 to 600)
int pulse = map(angle, 0, 180, 150, 600);
pwm.setPWM(channel, 0, pulse);
}
void waveSequence() {
BT.println(âWavingâŚâ);
for(int i=0; i<3; i++) {
moveServo(R_ARM_SERVO, 120);
delay(300);
moveServo(R_ARM_SERVO, 45);
delay(300);
}
}
void transformToCar() {
BT.println(âTransforming to Car ModeâŚâ);
// Complex sequence of moves would go here
moveServo(L_ARM_SERVO, 10);
delay(500);
moveServo(R_ARM_SERVO, 10);
delay(500);
// ⌠etc
BT.println(âTransformation Completeâ);
}
```
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### 
Layer 3: The âTransformation Logicâ (The Math)
*This is the secret sauce. How does the robot know how to fold?*
The Robosen robot uses **Inverse Kinematics**. Instead of saying âMove motor A 10 degrees,â it calculates: *âI need my hand to be at coordinate X,Y,Z. What angles do all my motors need to be to get there?â*
Here is a simplified Python logic for a transformation step:
```python
def calculate_transformation_step(current_pose, target_pose, step_size=0.1):
"""
Smoothly interpolates between two poses.
This prevents the robot from jerking and breaking its gears.
"""
new_pose = {}
for joint in current_pose:
current_val = current_pose\[joint\]
target_val = target_pose\[joint\]
\# Calculate the distance to move
distance = target_val - current_val
\# Move only a fraction of the distance (smoothing)
move_amount = distance \* step_size
new_pose\[joint\] = current_val + move_amount
return new_pose
# Example Usage
robot_mode = {âArmâ: 90, âLegâ: 90}
car_mode = {âArmâ: 10, âLegâ: 10}
# In a loop, you would call this 100 times to get a smooth animation
# This is exactly how the $1,200 Robosen robot moves so smoothly!
```
### 
How to execute this project:
1. **Test the Python GUI first.** Copy the first block of code, save it as `bumblebee.py`, and run it. Play with the sliders. It feels like youâre controlling the real thing.
2. **Buy the ESP32.** They are cheap ($6-10).
3. **Download âArduino IDEâ** on your computer.
4. **Flash the C++ code** to the ESP32.
5. **Download a âBluetooth Terminalâ app** on your phone (Android/iOS).
6. **Connect!** Type âWAVEâ into your phone, and if you had servos plugged in, they would move.
You now have the **Software**, the **Firmware**, and the **Math** to build your own version of the Flagship Bumblebee!
import tkinter as tk
from tkinter import ttk
import time
import threading
class BumblebeeController:
def \__init_\_(self, root):
self.root = root
self.root.title("đ¤ Bumblebee Flagship Control Deck")
self.root.geometry("600x400")
\# Simulated Servo Data
self.servos = {
"Head Tilt": 90,
"Left Arm": 45,
"Right Arm": 45,
"Left Leg": 90,
"Right Leg": 90,
"Chest Plate": 0
}
self.create_widgets()
def create_widgets(self):
\# Header
lbl_title = tk.Label(self.root, text="ROBOSEN SIMULATOR v2.0", font=("Arial", 16, "bold"))
lbl_title.pack(pady=10)
\# Control Frame
control_frame = tk.Frame(self.root)
control_frame.pack(pady=10)
self.sliders = {}
\# Generate sliders for each joint
row = 0
for name, current_val in self.servos.items():
lbl = tk.Label(control_frame, text=f"{name}: {current_val}°", width=15, anchor='w')
lbl.grid(row=row, column=0, padx=10, pady=5)
slider = ttk.Scale(control_frame, from\_=0, to=180, orient=tk.HORIZONTAL, length=300,
command=lambda val, n=name: self.update_servo(n, val))
slider.set(current_val)
slider.grid(row=row, column=1, padx=10, pady=5)
self.sliders\[name\] = {"label": lbl, "slider": slider}
row += 1
\# Action Buttons
btn_frame = tk.Frame(self.root)
btn_frame.pack(pady=20)
tk.Button(btn_frame, text="đ Transform to Car", command=self.auto_transform_car, bg="#FFD700", width=20).pack(side=tk.LEFT, padx=10)
tk.Button(btn_frame, text="đ¤ Transform to Robot", command=self.auto_transform_robot, bg="#C0C0C0", width=20).pack(side=tk.LEFT, padx=10)
\# Status Log
self.log_text = tk.Text(self.root, height=5, width=70)
self.log_text.pack(pady=10)
self.log("System Initialized. Waiting for commands...")
def update_servo(self, name, val):
val = int(float(val))
self.servos\[name\] = val
self.sliders\[name\]\["label"\].config(text=f"{name}: {val}°")
\# In a real app, this would send Bluetooth data here
\# self.send_bluetooth(f"{name}:{val}")
def log(self, message):
self.log_text.insert(tk.END, f"> {message}\\n")
self.log_text.see(tk.END)
def auto_transform_car(self):
self.log("Initiating Transformation Sequence: CAR MODE...")
\# Simulate smooth movement
target_poses = \[
{"Left Arm": 10, "Right Arm": 10, "Head Tilt": 0, "Chest Plate": 90},
{"Left Leg": 10, "Right Leg": 10, "Chest Plate": 100},
{"Left Arm": 0, "Right Arm": 0, "Chest Plate": 110}
\]
self.animate_sequence(target_poses)
def auto_transform_robot(self):
self.log("Initiating Transformation Sequence: ROBOT MODE...")
target_poses = \[
{"Chest Plate": 0, "Left Arm": 45, "Right Arm": 45},
{"Left Leg": 90, "Right Leg": 90},
{"Head Tilt": 90}
\]
self.animate_sequence(target_poses)
def animate_sequence(self, poses):
def run_animation():
for pose in poses:
for joint, angle in pose.items():
self.sliders\[joint\]\["slider"\].set(angle)
time.sleep(0.5) # Simulate servo speed
self.root.update_idletasks()
self.log("Transformation Complete.")
\# Run in thread so GUI doesn't freeze
threading.Thread(target=run_animation).start()
if _name_ == â_main_â:
root = tk.Tk()
app = BumblebeeController(root)
root.mainloop()
#include <Wire.h>
#include <Adafruit_PWMServoDriver.h>
#include <BluetoothSerial.h>
// Initialize Bluetooth & Servo Driver
BluetoothSerial BT;
Adafruit_PWMServoDriver pwm = Adafruit_PWMServoDriver();
// Define Servo Channels (Mapping physical pins to body parts)
#define HEAD_SERVO 0
#define L_ARM_SERVO 1
#define R_ARM_SERVO 2
#define L_LEG_SERVO 3
#define R_LEG_SERVO 4
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
BT.begin(âBumblebee_ESP32â); // This is the name your phone will see
pwm.begin();
pwm.setPWMFreq(60); // Analog servos run at ~60 Hz
Serial.println(âSystem Ready. Connect to âBumblebee_ESP32ââ);
}
void loop() {
if (BT.available()) {
String command = BT.readStringUntil('\\n');
command.trim();
processCommand(command);
}
}
void processCommand(String cmd) {
// Expected format: âSERVO_NAME:ANGLEâ e.g., âHEAD:90â
if (cmd.startsWith(âHEAD:â)) {
int angle = cmd.substring(5).toInt();
moveServo(HEAD_SERVO, angle);
BT.println("Head Moved");
}
else if (cmd.startsWith(âWAVEâ)) {
// Built-in routine on the chip itself!
waveSequence();
}
else if (cmd.startsWith(âTRANSFORM_CARâ)) {
transformToCar();
}
}
void moveServo(int channel, int angle) {
// Convert 0-180 degrees to PWM ticks (approx 150 to 600)
int pulse = map(angle, 0, 180, 150, 600);
pwm.setPWM(channel, 0, pulse);
}
void waveSequence() {
BT.println(âWavingâŚâ);
for(int i=0; i<3; i++) {
moveServo(R_ARM_SERVO, 120);
delay(300);
moveServo(R_ARM_SERVO, 45);
delay(300);
}
}
void transformToCar() {
BT.println(âTransforming to Car ModeâŚâ);
// Complex sequence of moves would go here
moveServo(L_ARM_SERVO, 10);
delay(500);
moveServo(R_ARM_SERVO, 10);
delay(500);
// ⌠etc
BT.println(âTransformation Completeâ);
}
def calculate_transformation_step(current_pose, target_pose, step_size=0.1):
"""
Smoothly interpolates between two poses.
This prevents the robot from jerking and breaking its gears.
"""
new_pose = {}
for joint in current_pose:
current_val = current_pose\[joint\]
target_val = target_pose\[joint\]
\# Calculate the distance to move
distance = target_val - current_val
\# Move only a fraction of the distance (smoothing)
move_amount = distance \* step_size
new_pose\[joint\] = current_val + move_amount
return new_pose
# Example Usage
robot_mode = {âArmâ: 90, âLegâ: 90}
car_mode = {âArmâ: 10, âLegâ: 10}
# In a loop, you would call this 100 times to get a smooth animation
# This is exactly how the $1,200 Robosen robot moves so smoothly!
