Embedding Digital Information Into the Audio Stream of a Video Conference for Robot Remote Control

Abstract

Sometimes a need arises to develop projects that require remote control capabilities, coupled with live audio and video support. In most cases, such projects require the development of sophisticated software. This software must handle audio transmission, video transmission, and control transmission. Additionally, a server may be necessary to relay the information over the internet. The method proposed in this paper takes a new approach and makes use of well-established web conferencing services such as Skype and Zoom. This method offers a shorter development time and requires readily available tools. In this paper, we will describe this method in detail, analyze advantages and disadvantages, present a functioning prototype, and provide testbench results.