Autonomous Robotics

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Saved by Adriaan Swanepoel
on May 19, 2009 at 10:58:41 am

SIG for everyone interested in autonomous robotics from AUV's to UAV's.

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Lessons
1. Lesson 1 Introduction to Autonomous Robotics : Building an object avoider with simple navigation
2. Lesson 2 Advanced navigation: Integrating a compass and GPS

Example an autonomous robot navigating using only wheel odometry.

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Adriaan Swanepoel

Lessons

I am planning a set of autonomous robotics class based on, and extending from, the LMR start here robot except it will use an Arduino instead of Picaxe. See below for current outline.

Lesson 1 Introduction to Autonomous Robotics : Building an object avoider with simple navigation

Day 1

Build the robot
PID motor control
Object avoidance

Day 2

Localization
Waypoint targeting

Day 3 Competition (Indoor)

Navigate autonomously to predetermined set of point.

Lesson 1 hardware:

Supplier	Image	Description	Qty	Cost	Comments
Little Bird Electronics		Arduino Duemilanove	1	AUD44.99
Pololu		#1099 10:1 Micro Metal Gearmotor	2	USD15.95
Pololu		#1218 Pololu 42x19mm Wheel and Encoder Set	1	USD39.95
Pololu		#954 Pololu Ball Caster with 3/4" Plastic Ball	1	USD5.99
Pololu		#1046 Power HD Mini Servo HD-1160A	1	USD9.95
Farnell		STMICROELECTRONICS - E-L293D - DRIVER + DIODE QUAD, DIP16, 293	1	AUD9.57
Farnell		CAPACITOR, 0.1UF, 63V	5	AUD0.48
Farnell		CAPACITOR, 100UF, 10V	2	AUD0.37
Farnell		BATTERY HOLDER, LEADED, 4 AA	1	AUD3.11
??		Switch/Button	1	AUD??.??	??
RobotParts		Ultrasonic Range Finder SRF02	1	AUD28.60
Jaycar		BREADBOARD - 830 TIE POINTS	1	AUD19.95	Need to source cheaper
SeeedStudio		Breadborad jumper wire 75pcs pack	1	USD6.00
??		Wood for chassis between breadboard and motors/wheels	1	AUD??.??	??