Examining the Inner Workings of a Robot's Typewriter-Inspired Oral Cavity
A new video offering an in-depth look at the internals of the lip-syncing robot, named Selectramatronics, has been released. The video, available as the first link in the post, provides a captivating glimpse into the workings of this unique creation.
The robot, designed by David Hanson, is a remarkable replica of the IBM Selectric typewriter, with an electro-mechanical mouth that mimics the movement of its predecessor. Each key on the IBM Selectric would rapidly turn the typeball so that the corresponding letter faced forward, then strike it into the ink ribbon at high speed. In a similar fashion, Selectramatronics features a typeball bristling with lip positions, which are rapidly flipped to create the lip-syncing effect.
The concept of Selectramatronics was coined by [Ancient] due to its resemblance to the IBM Selectric typewriter. To further enhance the resemblance, [Ancient] has designed DIY typeballs from scratch to replicate the same concept in this robot.
The audio for the lip-syncing in the video is provided by an embedded Raspberry Pi. The video demonstrates the lip-syncing robot's ability to mimic the movement of an IBM Selectric typewriter, with the animated electro-mechanical mouth working by rapidly flipping between different phonetic positions, creating the appearance of moving lips and mouth.
The video is wordless, preferring to show rather than tell about the lip-syncing robot. It reveals that the typeball in the lip-syncing robot is bristling with lip positions, which are rapidly flipped to create the lip-syncing effect. The creator of the lip-syncing robot shared videos of the end result on social media, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the build of the robot, which was carefully planned and executed.
No information was given about the purpose or intended use of the lip-syncing robot. However, the video serves as an exciting introduction to this innovative creation and leaves viewers eager for more insights into its capabilities and potential applications.
[Luis Sousa] provided a tip about the release of the new video of the lip-syncing robot, making it a highly anticipated event for those interested in robotics and technology. With its unique design and intricate mechanics, Selectramatronics is sure to captivate audiences and inspire further exploration in the field of robotics.
