This little robot was built very quickly thanks to the rapid prototyping capabilities of the Arduino. It uses a WiShield 1.0 from AsyncLabs to connect to a wireless network for control via a TCP connection. The body and wheels are wood, with a servo for each motor and a third used to scan a range finder from side to side. We’ve embedded a triad of demo videos after the break that take you through the various feature development of this platform. You’ll see control via a hacked Zipit, as well as joystick control. There’s also a couple of stages of autonomous movement where the distance information comes into play.
Zipit control:
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSYBrEvtsis]
Improved autonomy:
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_qXa6eLjSs]
Joystick control:
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65u9FBEoGVE]
Pretty interesting little bot. Should have a camera or something on it.
I’m curious about why they chose two wheels and if their choice leads to problems on some terrains..
The wheels do present a problem in thick carpet, but not bad everywhere else. There are rubber bands glued to each wheel for traction.
Awesome little robot! Very cool.
hamsterdreams
Wow!
Well done!
I love it when several hacks come together.
Is that a force feedback joystick? why not use the feature? maybe attach Wii Motion+ to robot then the bumps can be felt in the joystick
WoW! Thats really kewl Navic! I’ll have to send you some neat “parts” I found layin around & Build that guy a shell.
I really love it!! cool dude
Really cool… :) how about using xbee, it is possible?have u used?