PERK Corp.

Detailed Experiments/Tests
Plan and Set-up

Pranav Pannala, Evan Colenbrander, Ryan Miller, Kaleb Ryan

 Test 1: Accent Test
Purpose:
The United States is a very diverse country so our product needs to be compatible with all
different types of accents. By testing each accent, we can determine if our product will be able
to be used by all different types of consumers.

Experimental Setup:
We will test different audio recordings of regional accents to determine if the RoboBuddy is able
to pick up all different accents. We will test male and female versions of the
American, English, Indian, and Australian accents.

Setup Sketch:

Materials:
● 8 Audio Files: 4 different accents male/female
● Phone
● Computer
● Recording device: spreadsheet on computer
● Web Speech API
● Visual Studio Code

Dependent Variables:
● Accent of voice
● Male or female

Independent Variables:
● Distance from the microphone
● Speaker volume
● Speaker and microphone type
Procedure:
1. Setup the experiment by loading the accent audio files onto a phone. Load the
RoboBuddy code on a computer and set up the two devices to be exactly two feet apart.
2. Play the first audio recording. Repeat the recording three times and record the accuracy
for each test.
3. Determine the accuracy by dividing the number of correct words from the total number of
words said. Look at the text to speech field on the computer to see which words the
RoboBuddy incorrectly recorded.
4. Repeat the second step seven more times for each of the other audio files.
5. Determine the averages across each test by adding up the accuracies for each trial and
dividing by three.
6. Analyze the results to determine if the RoboBuddy is compatible with different accents.
7. Determine if a better speaker or speech to text system will be needed for the final
prototype.

Test 2: Distance Test

Purpose:
We must determine if the RoboBuddy can effectively work at longer distances. We also need to
determine the effective range of the microphone and speaker system. Our distance test will be
able to give us results to form conclusions on both of these questions.

Experimental Setup:
This test will be used to determine how effective the RoboBuddy will be in larger rooms. In order
to eliminate as many changing variables, only two audio files will be used. We will have a male
and female American accent to test.

Setup Sketch:
Materials:
● Tape measure
● 2 Audio Files: 1 male and 1 female
● Phone
● Computer
● Recording device: spreadsheet on computer

Dependent Variables:
● Distance from the speaker
● Male / female audio file versions

Independent Variables:
● Distance from the microphone
● Speaker volume
● Audio files used
● Speaker and microphone type

Procedure:
1. Setup the experiment by loading the two audio files onto a phone. Load the RoboBuddy
code on a computer and set up the two devices to be exactly one foot apart.
2. Play the first audio recording. Repeat the recording three times and record the accuracy
for each test.
3. Determine the accuracy by dividing the number of correct words from the total number of
words said. Look at the text to speech field on the computer to see which words the
RoboBuddy incorrectly recorded.
4. Move the phone one foot farther from the microphone. Repeat steps 2-3 using the same
two audio files. Continue to move the phone back until the accuracy falls below 50%.
5. Determine the averages across each test by adding up the accuracies for each trial and
dividing them by three.
6. Analyze results to determine the effectiveness of the RoboBuddy and determine if any
improvements need to be made for the microphone and speaker system.