Hi, i am currently working on a project for my school that requires me to convert the Segway RMP 200 into an autonomous transportation platform. My part in this project is the sensors and stuff and, since i am very new in this area, are there anyone out there who can guide me on the placement and type of sensors to use for obstacle avoidance? I already have in mind an idea that combines sonar sensor for slightly far range proximity detection, and IR sensor forming a bumper sort of array as describe by 1 of the robot tutorial guide in this website for near range proximity detection, but i am not convinced i am on the right track.
Thanks in advance.