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Pepper Development compatibility and versions

New pepper support android SDK, but it only supports Pepper 1.9 with LPT_200AR Tablet.

There are also 1.6, 1.6b, 1.8 1.8b versions of Pepper with slightly different OS compatibility and hardwares.

Is there any table or compatibility document how far each versions can go? Also, is there any upgrade program to existing pepper users?

Solution

  • There's a summary of the three different Pepper versions here, which I'll reproduce below. You can find more details on particular sensors / computer specs here.

    Pepper 1.8 (newest)

    • 4 holes at base of skull
    • a camera on the top of the tablet
    • LPT200 tablet model
    • 3 buttons behind the right side of the tablet

    Pepper 1.8a

    • 2 holes at base of skull
    • a camera on the top of the tablet
    • LPT200 tablet model
    • 3 buttons behind the right side of the tablet

    Pepper 1.6 (oldest)

    • 2 holes at base of skull
    • No camera on the top of the tablet
    • LPT100 tablet model
    • 2 buttons behind the right side of the tablet

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    Pepper compatibility

    As you say, Peppers with the LPT200 tablet (1.8 and 1.8a) are compatible with the Android OS (NAOqi 2.9). The Choregraphe version of the OS for Peppers 1.8 and 1.8a is NAOqi 2.5. I'm unsure about Pepper 1.6.

    It's technically possible to upgrade a Choregraphe 1.8/1.8a Pepper to Android, but the availability/process for doing this depends on your region. Your best bet would be to get in contact with your local Aldebaran/Softbank Robotics team and ask them about the possibility of an upgrade. The Choregraphe / Android OSs each have different advantages and typical use cases, so it depends a bit how and for what you want to use Pepper.