Pathfinder
The Switch Doc continues his effort to build a solar-powered robot. This month the emphasis is on the navigation system.
Building the SunRover navigation system
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SunRover is a tracked solar-powered robot designed to move around and explore the area while sending back reports, tracking weather, tightly managing a power budget, and providing a platform for testing new sensors and equipment as they become available.
SunRover Robot Philosophy: Yes, I will move around by myself until I get confused or find a cliff. Then I will ask for help from a human. Or at least from a cat.
This article is the third in a series of articles on building a working solar robot. The goal of the series is to explore the kinds of questions you'll need to ask to create your own robot. I'll focus on the process – not just the product, so you can see all the steps that go into the decision process.
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