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[[File:Anki Overdrive Box.jpg|thumb|Anki Overdrive Box]] | |||
== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
Anki Overdrive is an advanced battle-racing system developed by Anki, an American robotics and artificial intelligence startup, and later acquired by Digital Dream Labs in December 2019. Released on September 20, 2015, as the successor to Anki Drive, Overdrive introduced modular tracks, enhanced artificial intelligence (A.I.), and customizable gameplay, earning recognition as a pioneering blend of physical toys and video game mechanics. Marketed as “the world’s most intelligent battle racing system,” it combines robotic supercars with a mobile app to deliver dynamic racing and combat experiences for players of all ages. Overdrive released on December 17th, 2015 | Anki Overdrive is an advanced battle-racing system developed by Anki, an American robotics and artificial intelligence startup, and later acquired by Digital Dream Labs in December 2019. Released on September 20, 2015, as the successor to [[Drive|Anki Drive]], Overdrive introduced modular tracks, enhanced artificial intelligence (A.I.), and customizable gameplay, earning recognition as a pioneering blend of physical toys and video game mechanics. Marketed as “the world’s most intelligent battle racing system,” it combines robotic supercars with a mobile app to deliver dynamic racing and combat experiences for players of all ages. Overdrive released on December 17th, 2015 | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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* Campaign: A single-player mode with 81 quests across three difficulty levels. | * Campaign: A single-player mode with 81 quests across three difficulty levels. | ||
The A.I.-driven supercars improve with player performance, adapting tactics and increasing difficulty. Players can customize cars with weapon upgrades and modifiers like “Balance Cars” (equalizing stats) or “One Shot” (instant-disable shots). The app provides immersive audio | The A.I.-driven supercars improve with player performance, adapting tactics and increasing difficulty. Players can customize cars with weapon upgrades and modifiers like “Balance Cars” (equalizing stats) or “One Shot” (instant-disable shots). The app provides immersive audio and voiceovers, ensuring long-term engagement. | ||
== Components == | == Components == | ||
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== Version History == | == Version History == | ||
[[File:Anki Drive App Icon.webp|thumb|100x100px|Anki Drive Icon]] | |||
==== Anki Drive (2013) ==== | ==== [[Drive|Anki Drive]] (2013) ==== | ||
* Standalone racing system using fixed vinyl track mats. Cars featured basic AI and optical sensors, with no modular track configuration. | * Standalone racing system using fixed vinyl track mats. Cars featured basic AI and optical sensors, with no modular track configuration.[[File:Anki Overdrive 1.png|thumb|100x100px|Anki Overdrive v1-v3 icon]] | ||
==== Overdrive v1 (September 20, 2015) ==== | ==== Overdrive v1 (September 20, 2015) ==== | ||
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==== Overdrive v3.4 (Final Anki Release) ==== | ==== Overdrive v3.4 (Final Anki Release) ==== | ||
* Last official Anki update. Menu design was refreshed, but some single-player content was reduced. Performance and balance issues persisted in certain configurations. | * Last official Anki update. Menu design was refreshed, but some single-player content was reduced. Performance and balance issues persisted in certain configurations.[[File:Anki Overdrive F&F.jpg|thumb|100x100px|Anki Overdrive Fast and Furious icon]] | ||
==== Fast & Furious Edition (v3.4) ==== | ==== Fast & Furious Edition (v3.4) ==== | ||
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* Themed variant featuring licensed vehicles and custom audio. Gameplay mechanics mirrored v3.4, with additional track elements such as the Power Zone. | * Themed variant featuring licensed vehicles and custom audio. Gameplay mechanics mirrored v3.4, with additional track elements such as the Power Zone. | ||
==== DDL Relaunch (v2.6) ==== | |||
==== [[Digital Dream Labs|DDL]] Relaunch (v2.6) ==== | |||
* DDL’s revival of the v2.6 codebase with bug fixes. | * DDL’s revival of the v2.6 codebase with bug fixes. | ||
[[File:Overdrive 2.6.webp|thumb|100x100px|Overdrive 2.6 Relaunch Icon]] | |||
==== Overdrive 4.0 ==== | ==== Overdrive 4.0 ==== | ||
* Complete app rewrite by lrdsnow, parts of the codebase are open source [https://github.com/lrdsnow on their GitHub] | * Complete app rewrite by lrdsnow, parts of the codebase are open source [https://github.com/lrdsnow on their GitHub] | ||
[[File:Overdrive v4.webp|thumb|100x100px|Overdrive V4 icon]] | |||
* Was released for 1 week then was taken down due to bugs occurring during the app's beta stage. | * Was released for 1 week then was taken down due to bugs occurring during the app's beta stage. | ||
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== Hardware == | == Hardware == | ||
[[File:Overdrive insides.webp|thumb|Supercar insides]] | |||
* '''Microcontroller (SoC)''': STM32F051K8 (ARM Cortex-M0, 48 MHz) handles core control and sensor integration. | * '''Microcontroller (SoC)''': STM32F051K8 (ARM Cortex-M0, 48 MHz) handles core control and sensor integration. | ||
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* '''SD Logging''': High-speed telemetry (up to 500 Hz) to installed microSD card modules for debugging advanced behaviors. | * '''SD Logging''': High-speed telemetry (up to 500 Hz) to installed microSD card modules for debugging advanced behaviors. | ||
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