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robobo-python-video-stream

This library is required to use the video streaming from the Smartphone's camera in the Robobo.py library. It only runs in Android operating system.

Installation

Download this repository to your computer and save it in the robobo.by folder. Then open a terminal window and type the two following commands:

pip install robobopy_videostream

Example

The following script shows an example of the basic usage of this library:

from robobo_videostream.RoboboVideo import RoboboVideo
import cv2

#The IP must be that shown in the Robobo app
videoStream = RoboboVideo("X.X.X.X")
rob = Robobo("X.X.X.X")

def main():
    print("Starting test app")
    #Connect to the robot and start the video stream
    rob.connect()
    rob.startStream()

    videoStream.connect()

    print("Showing images")

    while True:
        cv2_image = videoStream.getImage()
        cv2.namedWindow('imagen', cv2.WINDOW_NORMAL)
        cv2.imshow('imagen', cv2_image)
        cv2.waitKey(1)

main()