Electronic – Arduino-like Platform With Wireless and Video

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Is there a Arduino-like hardware platform that allows for wireless connectivity (think remote control) and for connection of a webcam (with streaming that wireless video over the wireless connection)?

I really like the idea of a prebuilt hardware platform and would be interested in getting into robotics. Since I am already a proficient programmer, it would be great to take this into the physical world as well.

Best Answer

I think that your best bet would be a Linux based system. Something like Beagle Board.

Arduinos and their ilk tend to target low cost microcontrollers.

In order to stream video over a wireless connection, you're going to need a fast processor and a fast wireless link. I'd pick an ARM based system, running Linux with WiFi.

Here's an example of what can be done with a BeagleBoard: http://mechomaniac.com/OpenCVBallTracking