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Subject: 
Re: Line following algorithms
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.robotics
Date: 
Thu, 28 Nov 2002 04:01:30 GMT
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Paulo Tesche wrote:
> 
> I think that developing a good working solution that drives the robot both
> fast and precisely over the track, and still uses only 1 light sensor would
> be the ideal solution. I´m still challenged on that.


Mission well nigh impossible, I think.

> Using only one light sensor would open the solution to virtually all RIS
> owners.

One light ensor is ok for starters. It's not difficult to get an
additional light sensor. Most of us think the RIS should have come with
2 light sensors in the first place.

> Obviously there are situations that would be impossible (or at least very
> difficult) to deal with, like the 90+ degree bends. But it´s something we
> could live with.


Have a look at some of the tracks here:
http://www.robotgames.com/Event_Rules/2002_line_follower.htm

Thankfully, most competitions allow the use of two light sensors where
line following is involved. It goes to show that the organisers are real
people ;-)

> > Btw, modifying the track, to me, amounts to cheating. A line is a line,
> > is a line ;-)
> 
> I agree. I don't like that idea too. Are we too purist ...?

Not at all. It's just that the line is most often defined as a dead
black strip 1 inch (or 2.5 cm) wide on a white background. Try
persuading the organiser to modify the line to suit your robot...
--
C S Soh

CSSoh's Lego Pneumatics
http://www.ozbricks.net/cssoh1
... where air is power!



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  Re: Line following algorithms
 
(...) Well I suppose this statement applies to me since I have organized an event that limits the robots to a single light sensor. However, in my defense, I must say that the intent behind the rule was to make the game more fair for all competitors. (...) (24 years ago, 2-Dec-02, to lugnet.robotics)

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(...) Cool, this book is now high on my wish list. (...) I think that developing a good working solution that drives the robot both fast and precisely over the track, and still uses only 1 light sensor would be the ideal solution. I´m still (...) (24 years ago, 27-Nov-02, to lugnet.robotics)

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