Robo-EX/droidcam_ros

Using DroidCamX apk able to stream android camera data wireless over ROS topic.

Description

Using DroidCamX apk able to stream android camera data wireless over ROS topic using ROS Node.

To run:

directly: python src/droidcam.py -u http://192.168.0.101:4747/video (argument -u to set url -g to show a GUI of the camera stream)

using roslaunch: roslaunch droidcam_ros droidcam.launch

running camera_info node: rosrun droidcam_ros camerainfo.py ~/YOUR_ROS_WORKSPACE_NAME/src/droidcam_ros/calibrationdata/ost.yaml

Apk download link

• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dev47apps.droidcamx
• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dev47apps.droidcam

Apk features

• Chat using "DroidCam Webcam" on your computer, including Sound and Picture.
• Completely free with no usage limits or watermarks.
• Connect over WiFi.
• Microphone noise cancellation.
• Use other (non camera) apps with DroidCam in the background.
• Keeps working with the screen off to conserve battery.
• IP web camera MJPEG access (access camera via a browser or from another phone/tablet/etc).
• Exposure Lock (can be useful while processing camera data)