MikeBotStudio

MikeBotStudio is a visual playground for learning robotics and programming concepts through interactive block-based coding (Blockly) and game simulation (Phaser).

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🚀 Features

• 🎮 Phaser-based Simulation — Real-time robot movement and interaction.
• 🧱 Blockly Integration — Drag-and-drop block programming with instant code generation.
• 🤖 AI Command Assistant — Type natural language commands and auto-generate blocks.
• 🧩 Custom Blocks — Move, rotate, pick up, and release actions linked to the robot API.

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📦 Requirements

Before running this project, make sure you have:

• Node.js (version 16 or later)
• npm (comes with Node.js)
• A local web server

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🛠️ Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/riseatlsu/MikeBotStudio.git
cd MikeBotStudio

2. Install dependencies

npm install

This will install all required Node.js packages including dependencies for the ChatGPT integration server.

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🎯 Running the Project

MikeBotStudio has two components that need to run simultaneously:

A. Frontend (HTML/Blockly/Phaser)

npx vite dev

Then go to the localhost link that appears in the terminal.

B. Backend (ChatGPT Integration Server)

In a separate terminal, run the Node.js server for AI command processing:

npm start

Or:

node server.js

The backend server will start on port 3000 (or as configured) and handle:

• Natural language command processing
• ChatGPT API integration
• Block generation from text commands

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👥 Authors

• LSU RISE Lab - GitHub

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🏫 Acknowledgments

• Louisiana State University (LSU)
• Blockly by Google
• Phaser game framework
• OpenAI for ChatGPT API