Measuring distances using sensors

Topic Description

In this module students will:

• Understand the basics of measuring distance and its application

• Learn to use distance sensors to determine the robot’s location with respect to the target.

• Use reading from the sensor to avoid obstacles or stop before the object

• Learn the concept and basic application of On/Off control and Proportional Control

• Write a quick program for Robot Wall Follow

At the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Determine the robot’s current position with respect to the target

• Get their robot to stop before the mark or avoid obstacles using sensors

• Use Proportional Feedback Control to control the robot’s speed and achieve more accurate results.

• Develop an autonomous wall-following program

To complete this module, review and do the tasks outlined in each section, and successfully pass the module quiz at the end.