Tomasz is an experienced Android developer. Brought up on multiple smaller projects of his own, he learned quite a variety of skills. He has taken part in multiple hackathons across Europe, proving his ability to quickly learn and adapt by often scoring top places – and that is how once he was introduced to IoT, for which he has a great enthusiasm since then. Having his startup-like mindset he was a member of Enactus organisation and Google for Startups member at Google Campus in Warsaw.
Currently in his free time he attempts to join the realms of IoT and Android, as well as tries to contribute to some open source ideas.
On the other side – big coffee lover, always experimenting with brewing or roasting his own coffee.
Tomasz Słuszniak
Android developer by day, IoT enthusiast by night
Android driver – application of Android device in RC vehicle development
TL;DR: This talk will showcase development of remote controlled vehicle with Android powered device as its central unit.
... and now long version:
Students and researches around the world often struggle in early stages of development of robotics and hardware projects. The reason? High cost and connection difficulties of all the sensors and effectors for Arduinos, Raspberry Pi's or whatever platform they do choose. All of them have a solution right in their hands - or their pockets - and that is with no additional costs.
By enabling Android device to act as a part, or center, of embedded system you can unlock vast variety or its capabilities - ones that would cost hundreds of dollars to purchase and dozens of hours to connect & set up. Some of them are:
- LTE access to Internet
- WiFi & bluetooth connectivity
- screen, speakers, microphone, LED light
- accelerometer, gyroscope
- multiple cameras
- biometric sensors
Not to mention higher level of services they offer through countless libraries ready to be used by developers.
-> By the end of this talk, attendees will discover an innovative way to use Android powered devices to significantly cut down costs of prototyping hardware projects, especially as proposed, by building RC vehicle. Moreover, they will be introduced to a project that they can use as a high level starting point for their own mobility related projects (whether for research or just for fun!).
This is my side project, unrelated to my daily proffessional activities. I haven't seen this innovative approach to be used yet.
I have also not given this particular talk ever before.