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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: darkjungle on August 12, 2007, 12:11:28 AM

Title: Robot construction
Post by: darkjungle on August 12, 2007, 12:11:28 AM

I need to make a robot which follows a matrix of white lines.blocks are place at certain places on the grid and the robot must push\lift the blocks to a certain slot in the grid. what design should i go for? how to detect the blocks and vary the program? which senors to be used?Reply soon.

Title: Re: Robot construction
Post by: Admin on August 12, 2007, 08:54:00 AM

This video might give you ideas
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robotforum/index.php?topic=1247.0

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what design should i go for?

This would be the easiest:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/programming_differentialdrive.shtml

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how to detect the blocks and vary the program? which senors to be used?

I would put a sharp IR on a servo to create a map:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/sensors_sharpirrange.shtml

I am currently working on a tutorial to do something very similar to what you want, but it may take a few more weeks before I have time to finish it . . .