(...) Just to report my initial findings using the rear LED and light sensor for proximity detection: Overall results are unsatisfactory. Even under the best circumstances, it could not reliably see the LED reflected against my blue leather sofa. I (...) (22 years ago, 24-Feb-03, to lugnet.robotics.spybotics)
(...) Thanks! In hindsight, it should have occurred to me to subtract out the ambient light. I guess I just didn't know how. :) (22 years ago, 9-May-03, to lugnet.robotics.spybotics)