Fun robots with Arduino :: easy to find parts, interesting and complex behavior: Line tracking robot, laser shooting, obstacle avoidance, remote controlled, ... and more.

by Rodrigo S. A.

********************************** Author notes Watching motors spin and custom made vehicles navigate, programming obstacle detection algorithms, line following, battery charge, itineraries to a base or Blue Tooth remote controls is fascinating y way more interesting than watching a sad led turn on and turn off. It is so fascinating that it is even capable of generating interest in teenagers and kids that take their sight from online games and are willing to read, learn and experiment hours, days and months with robots. And during this route, lots of knowledge like programming and electronics are learned. This fascinating robot world usually faces complex projects with obscure engineering explanations or expensive and complicated electronics. Mi compromise with this Arduino robot books is the 1. I’m going to use cheap and easy to find resources. You will spend less than $15 in parts for the basic robot framework made with Arduino Nano and 2 servo motors. 2. I’m going to use extremely simple language and explanations 3. All programming and electronic chapters are optional and not mandatory to complete the projects. 4. I’m going to provide ideas to combine theory and expand the robots**************************** Book projects Remote controlled use your own Android or iPhone Smartphone to control your Arduino robot by BlueToothObstacle avoidance this robot will navigate your home avoiding obstacles due to a sensor distance and a clever algorithm Platform this robot will detect table limits to avoid falling off.Line this robot will navigate using a line as reference. You can make a racing track or any custom path from one room to another.Light avoidance insect this robot will replicate insect behavior avoiding light.Laser now your robot is a killer weapon. Every time an obstacle is detected a laser will be triggered. The project can be extended to use electronic targets.Compass this robot will query a digital compass in order to create a path to the south.Auto charging one of the most interesting projects of this book. Combine previous knowledge to create a robot that will navigate freely and then, before battery runs out, it will search charge base. Steadman Thompson Editorial / Miami Florida

108 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 24, 2020

Reviews

[Joe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent book that will help the novice to intermediate user

The projects in this book are straightforward and a good way to learn by playing with toy robots. The conversational style is a little stilted but I assume that is just language differences. All-in-all, a good book that has several learner projects but the real gem here is how much info the author includes about the various sensors and devices connected. Excellent job explaining the details of those.