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Direction Detection Algorithm

Posted on November 26, 2010 by almaclean

For detecting the direction the robot is travelling, we use a reflectance sensor. The sensor returns 0V if it sees a white surface, and a higher voltage value if it sees a black surface. The program uses an external interrupt. … Continue reading →

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Sensors

Posted on November 26, 2010 by almaclean

Our robot incorporates three main sensor systems: the laser / webcam triangulation sensor, the IR rangefinders and the IR reflectance sensor. The primary sensor consists of a class 3 green laser mounted on the front of the robot. The reason for choosing a green … Continue reading →

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