[Robotgroup] Robot Challenge

[David Nunez]

I'll play.  and I like the goals.
I suggest just picking a day, drafting up a rough set of "rules" and just
say "go."

On Jan 4, 2008 2:29 PM, Gray Mack <gray_mack at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I am putting together an autonomous robot challenge.
> I want something different than line following or
> micro mouse or sumo, something more about
> individual/team learning than competition.
> This is mostly a programming challenge about
> navigation and environment sensing but you can build
> your own bot and sensors for mechanical and electrical
> challenges.
>
> I want it to be affordable for most folks and to allow
> you to use things you already have or are learning.
> Under $30 does seem possible but having an easy to use
> controller like Parallax homework board may make
> things easier.
> Ideally you can make your own arena at home for around
> $10 to practice with.
>
> A tabletop size arena seems best for now and I can
> bring the arena to the meetings. This internal TRG
> challenge may be a precursor to a larger published
> fest if we want but I have now idea how hard or easy
> this thing will be so it may need adjusting or levels.
>
> You need some sort of micro-controller (basic stamp
> will work) and a way to drive a few stepper/
> continuous rotation servos or some other type of
> locomotion, a few sensors of your choosing. You could
> do this all on a breadboard even and hot glue the
> motors and battery box on.
>
> Please let me know if you are interested in this
> challenge or if you have input into its goals.
>
> -Gray
>
>
>
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