Boe – Bot Programming andNavigation

By: Andre Smart David Sawyer

INTRO/OVERVIEW

• Consulted Parallax and other sources.• How to get the Boe- Bot to navigate the maze.• Navigate the maze and stop at the top of a ramp

in the course of three minutes.• Research: Which sensor combination would be

best to navigate the maze.

Research Question• Using any combination of the four sensors learned,

(Whiskers, Infrared LEDS, Photo resistors, and Accelerometers), navigate the maze in under 3 minutes.

Methods• We used a combination of the Infrared

LEDs and the accelerometer.• For programming we used an “IF…THEN”

statement in basic stamp.

Results• Due to broken parts and a lack of supplies we

were unable complete the maze.• Though with working sensors performed

favorably.

Discussion• Expected results were for it to navigate the maze

in 3 minutes.• Basically, to have it go through the maze without

getting stuck.• The IR LEDs ceased functioning the day of the

competition without reason. • Could improve with another kind of sensor.• For future prospects, would try to have more

sensors in case of failure.

Summary/Conclusions

• Conclusion- the Boe – Bot can navigate a maze independently.

• Though our Boe – Bot did not complete the maze it is evident from other teams success.

Future Directions

• For future trials attempt to have more sensors in case of sensors failure.

• Learn better ways to combine the programs of two sensors.

References• http://www.parallax.com/

• http://forums.parallax.com/content.php

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