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 **This process repeats for every room on the floor. Once finished, the emails script runs, reading through the vector and noting the corresponding rooms with open windows. Currently, it is set to email Dr. Heyer. You probably want to change this, at least during testing.
-*Technical Notes
+*'''Technical Notes'''
 **The interface between MatLab and RoboRealm is very simple. The variable sets and gets follow the same form as the ones in our script; all you should have to do is change the variable names.
-***An example file with mroe interface commands can be found here: http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/22882
+***An example file with more interface commands can be found here: http://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/22882
 **The VBScript variables in RoboRealm are a little wonky. Sometimes they decide not to appear. I'm not sure why; you just have to fiddle with them a bit until they do. It is alsways good to check the variables in MatLab to make sure it is actually getting the data you think it is.
 **There are apparently RoboRealm APIs for Java, Python, etc., if you don't want to use MatLab. Likely they are just as easy to get running.

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 *'''Method'''
 **The laptop and webcam are affixed to the robot frame via velcro and rubber band.
-**A flashlight is affixed tot he webcam via ducttape (purple). This must be manual turned on.
+**A flashlight is affixed to the webcam via ducttape (purple). This must be manually turned on.
 **The MatLab script is initialized from the laptop. This script both opens and controls RoboRealm.
 ***The API settings in RoboRealm must be turned ON to interface with MatLab. You shouldn't have to alter the port numbers or anything.
-**Initially, a motion detection script is loaded. This lets the robot know while it is moving, so it does not check for windows and potential generate false positives.
+**Initially, a motion detection script is loaded. This lets the robot know while it is moving, so it does not check for windows in the hallway and potentially generate false positives.
 **Once the robot enters a room, it stops. Currently, it waits for 50 seconds, the time it takes for the script to recognize it has stopped moving, load the detection module, and pan the webcam/flashlight 180 degrees.
-**The RoboRealm filter loaded upon entering a room is set to find only object above a certain intensity (brightness). In ideal conditions, only the reflective tape will be recognized by this filter.
+**The RoboRealm filter loaded upon entering a room is set to find only objects above a certain intensity (brightness). In ideal conditions, only the reflective tape will be recognized by this filter.
 **When tape is recognized, the "Center of Gravity" module automatically targets it. If there is no tape, this module should target nothing.
 **The MatLab script stops panning every half turn (approximately) and checks to see if the COG variable exists. If it does, MatLab records this as a one in the corresponding vector entry, signifying an open window.

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 **Sticker mockup:
 ***[[Media:WindowSticker.jpg]]
-*Navigation Script:
-****[[Media:Command Module Script.c.zip]]
+*Navigation script:
 ===Outstanding Issues/Ideas for Further Work===

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 **Sticker mockup:
 ***[[Media:WindowSticker.jpg]]
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	**Of course, there are many other detection methods which could be implemented. Have at it!		**Of course, there are many other detection methods which could be implemented. Have at it!
	***For instance: give the robot externalist consciousness http://www.consciousness.it/manzotti/On%20Line%20Papers/Chella%20Manzotti%20-%20Chapter%20on%20Machine%20Consciousness%20and%20architecture.pdf		***For instance: give the robot externalist consciousness http://www.consciousness.it/manzotti/On%20Line%20Papers/Chella%20Manzotti%20-%20Chapter%20on%20Machine%20Consciousness%20and%20architecture.pdf
−	*Navigation Script:
−	****[[Media:Command Module Script.c.zip]]

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 ===Things You Need to Install===
-*Proprietary Logitech webcam software (included on CD)
+*Proprietary Logitech webcam software/drivers (included on CD)
-**Kind of annoying, but probably won't work without it.
+**Kind of annoying, but probably won't work without it. (Also has some lighting features that you might find useful)
 ==Guide==

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	**She also has a hard time dealing with the small ledge between the hallway/room. Some rearrangement of the laptop mounting might solve this issue; it is currently unbalanced.		**She also has a hard time dealing with the small ledge between the hallway/room. Some rearrangement of the laptop mounting might solve this issue; it is currently unbalanced.
	**Of course, there are many other detection methods which could be implemented. Have at it!		**Of course, there are many other detection methods which could be implemented. Have at it!
		+	***For instance: give the robot externalist consciousness http://www.consciousness.it/manzotti/On%20Line%20Papers/Chella%20Manzotti%20-%20Chapter%20on%20Machine%20Consciousness%20and%20architecture.pdf