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[[File:Anki Overdrive Box.jpg|thumb|Anki Overdrive Box]]

== 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 [[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

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== Version History ==

[[File:Anki Drive App Icon.webp|thumb|Anki Drive App Icon]]

==== [[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|Anki overdrive v1-v3 icon]]

==== Overdrive v1 (September 20, 2015) ====

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==== 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|Anki overdrive fast and furious icon]]

==== Fast & Furious Edition (v3.4) ====

* Themed variant featuring licensed vehicles and custom audio. Gameplay mechanics mirrored v3.4, with additional track elements such as the Power Zone.

[[File:Overdrive 2.6.webp|thumb|DDL Overdrive 2.6 App Icon]]

==== [[Digital Dream Labs|DDL]] Relaunch (v2.6) ====

* DDL’s revival of the v2.6 codebase with bug fixes.

[[File:Overdrive v4.webp|thumb|Overdrive V4 app icon]]

==== Overdrive 4.0 ====

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== Hardware ==

* '''Microcontroller (SoC)''': STM32F051K8 (ARM Cortex-M0, 48 MHz) handles core control and sensor integration.

* [[File:Overdrive insides.webp|thumb|Supercar insides]]'''Microcontroller (SoC)''': STM32F051K8 (ARM Cortex-M0, 48 MHz) handles core control and sensor integration.

* '''Optical Sensor''': OmniVision OV7739 grayscale camera module for track-line detection and car positioning.

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 == 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 [[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
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 == Version History ==
+[[File:Anki Drive App Icon.webp|thumb|Anki Drive App Icon]]
 ==== [[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|Anki overdrive v1-v3 icon]]
 ==== Overdrive v1 (September 20, 2015) ====
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 ==== 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|Anki overdrive fast and furious icon]]
 ==== Fast & Furious Edition (v3.4) ====
 * Themed variant featuring licensed vehicles and custom audio. Gameplay mechanics mirrored v3.4, with additional track elements such as the Power Zone.
+[[File:Overdrive 2.6.webp|thumb|DDL Overdrive 2.6 App Icon]]
 ==== [[Digital Dream Labs|DDL]] Relaunch (v2.6) ====
 * DDL’s revival of the v2.6 codebase with bug fixes.
+[[File:Overdrive v4.webp|thumb|Overdrive V4 app icon]]
 ==== Overdrive 4.0 ====
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 == Hardware ==
-* '''Microcontroller (SoC)''': STM32F051K8 (ARM Cortex-M0, 48 MHz) handles core control and sensor integration.
+* [[File:Overdrive insides.webp|thumb|Supercar insides]]'''Microcontroller (SoC)''': STM32F051K8 (ARM Cortex-M0, 48 MHz) handles core control and sensor integration.
 * '''Optical Sensor''': OmniVision OV7739 grayscale camera module for track-line detection and car positioning.