Undergraduate Robot Design
Undergraduate students learn how to design and build intelligent robots that can sense their environment through use of AVR Microcontrollers and simple sensors. This year we saw a reverse parking robot that used an ultrasonic sensor to scan the parking space and guide the car into position. We had another group use ultrasonic sensors to follow a leading robot whilst keeping a safe distance. Another group, used ceiling mounted cameras to guide a robot around the room while Infra-Red and Ultrasonic sensors kept a look out for obstacles that may venture into its path. This particular robot was designed to work in a busy office, delivering internal post and delivering coffee.