A comprehensive toolset for programmatic control and voice integration of Anki Vector robots via the wire-pod server.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install vector-robot
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install vector-robot using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Vector Robot Controller?
This skill enables developers to interface with Anki Vector robots running the escape pod firmware. By leveraging the wire-pod API, users can execute complex physical movements, handle speech-to-text responses, and capture real-time camera data. It is a vital component for those building interactive robotics applications within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem.
The integration allows for both direct command execution via curl and sophisticated voice-driven workflows using a proxy server. Whether you are looking to automate your robot's daily routines or build a custom AI personality, this skill provides the necessary endpoints and helper scripts to get started quickly.
Vector Robot Controller Use Cases
- Automating physical robot movements like head, lift, and wheel control for custom animations.
- Implementing custom voice responses through the wire-pod Knowledge Graph provider.
- Capturing MJPEG stream frames for computer vision tasks or remote monitoring.
- Changing eye colors and triggering built-in intents like dancing or fetching a cube.
How Vector Robot Controller Works
- Establish a connection to the wire-pod server managing your Anki Vector robot.
- Identify the robot serial number to target specific API calls.
- Issue HTTP POST requests to the wire-pod API-SDK endpoints for actions like speaking or moving.
- Optional: Launch the proxy server to handle voice requests from Vector via Openclaw Skills integration.
- Monitor battery status and sensor data to maintain robot health and safety.
Vector Robot Controller Setup
Ensure you have an Anki Vector with escape pod firmware and wire-pod running. Follow these steps to integrate with Openclaw Skills:
# 1. Start the proxy server for voice commands
node scripts/proxy-server.js
# 2. Configure wire-pod Knowledge Graph in Server Settings:
# Provider: Custom
# API Key: openclaw
# Endpoint: http://localhost:11435/v1
# Model: openclaw
# 3. Test speech output
./scripts/vector-say.sh "Hello from the agent"
Vector Robot Controller Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages communication through JSON files and standard MJPEG streams to facilitate Openclaw Skills interaction:
| Component | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Request | request.json |
Stores incoming questions from the robot |
| Voice Response | response.json |
Destination for the answer the robot should speak |
| Vision | stream.mjpeg |
Temporary storage for camera frame captures |
| Parameters | URL Query | Serial numbers and movement speeds passed via API |
Vector Robot Controller Advanced Features
- Full behavior control management to override default robot autonomy.
- Persistent background execution on macOS via LaunchAgent plists.
- Support for complex cloud intents including
explore_startandintent_imperative_dance. - Custom eye color configuration using the 0-6 index mapping.
- RAW wheel motor control for advanced navigation scripts.
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