The Vector SDK allows you to access Vector Robot’s set of advanced AI capabilities, sensors, and other robotics technologies such us computer vision, navigation, and expressive animations.

Requirements:

The following are the pre-requisites for running the Vector SDK * Vector Robot is powered on * Anki account is created * Vector has been set up with the companion app * Vector is currently not connected with the companion app * Vector is connected to the same network or wifi as your computer * Python 3.6.1 or later is installed on your computer

Installation:

To install the SDK, type below command in the terminal:

  $ python3 -m pip install --user anki_vector
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To upgrade the SDK, type below command in the terminal:

  $ python3 -m pip install --user --upgrade anki_vector
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Vector Configuration:

To authenticate and connect your computer to your Vector, type below command:

  $ python3 -m anki_vector.configure

You will be prompted to input the following: * Vector Robot Name ( e.g. Vector-A9A9) * Robot IP * Robot Serial Number (S/N)

The above details can be extracted by pushing the button on your Vector’s back twice to see the Vector Robot’s Name. Lift up Vector’s arm to see the IP and S/N.

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You should see a SUCCESS! message once the configuration completes.

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