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Re: IRPD revisited
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lugnet.robotics
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Mon, 20 Sep 1999 14:49:56 GMT
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Paul Speed <pspeed@augustschell.comIHATESPAM>
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Pete Sevcik wrote:
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> Matthew,
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> I agree. Depends on the speed of the robot.
It also depends on the construction of the robot itself.
The Lego Group's designs (in general) are usually pretty good at
staying together. Some of their models can literally be bounced
off of a wall and do more damage to the wall than the model... and
I mean a thrown by a toddler kind of bounce.
Of course, structural bracing of this sort is an art form all
on its own.
-Paul (pspeed@progeeks.com, http://www.progeeks.com/)
> If the bot is moving slow enough,
> touch sensors are fine. There are probably configurations with
> long mechanical "feelers" that will work well at higher speeds.
> From what I have seen, adults seem to focus on the control
> algorithm, and are content with slower speeds. Kids want something
> that really zips.
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> - pete.
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> Matthew Miller wrote:
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> > Pete Sevcik <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote:
> > > range adjustment from three inches to a foot. Optical biasing can
> > > increase the range up to three feet. Pictures and schematic
> > > on http://www.flash.net/~sevcik/IRprox.htm Let me know what you
> >
> > Very nice!
> >
> > Although I think your statement about robots breaking apart when they hit a
> > wall is a bit over-dramatic. Lego creations stick together pretty well --
> > I've built a large number of robots with mechanical bump sensors.
> >
> > That's not to say a proximity sensor isn't more cool, just that (as most
> > people here probably already know!) it's not as vital as you imply.
> >
> > --
> > Matthew Miller ---> mattdm@mattdm.org
> > Quotes 'R' Us ---> http://quotes-r-us.org/
>
> --
> Pete Sevcik sevcik@flash.net
> Techno-stuff Robotics
> http://www.flash.net/~sevcik/
> Robotics for FUN !
>
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| Matthew, I agree. Depends on the speed of the robot. If the bot is moving slow enough, touch sensors are fine. There are probably configurations with long mechanical "feelers" that will work well at higher speeds. From what I have seen, adults seem (...) (25 years ago, 19-Sep-99, to lugnet.robotics)
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