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Path Finder. MAE 576 Group F Amit Kumar Carlos Lollet Garth Mathe Sameer Patwardhan Uma Shankar Sharma. Sensors and Communication. Ultrasound Sensor--Detects Distance to an Obstruction 2 Way RF Communication--Allows Robot and Base Station to Effectively Communicate with Each Other.
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Path Finder MAE 576 Group F Amit Kumar Carlos Lollet Garth Mathe Sameer Patwardhan Uma Shankar Sharma
Sensors and Communication • Ultrasound Sensor--Detects Distance to an Obstruction • 2 Way RF Communication--Allows Robot and Base Station to Effectively Communicate with Each Other
Path Design • Multiple Angles • Rough Walls for Ultrasonic Sensor • Cost Effective • Quick Setup and Tear Down
Modes of Operation • Automatic--Robot Moves Through Path Itself • Manual--User Controlled Through 16 Button Keypad at Base Station
Real World Applications • Surveying Mine Shafts • Finding People Lost in Caves • Exploring Places too Small for People • Exploring Toxic Environments • Finding Obstructions in Pipe Lines