Summary of Wally – IR Detection Robot using Arduino
This article details the creation of "My First ever Robot," an object-tracking device with basic AI for following and avoiding obstacles using infrared sensors. The project was built by integrating three functional modules: motor control, a servo head, and IR detection. The builder utilized a recycled CD as the base and tested each component separately before final assembly to ensure responsive interaction.
Parts used in My First ever Robot:
- Arduino
- 2 x Servo
- IR detector
- Motor Driver
- 2 x Motors
- 4 x AA battery
- 2 x Wheels
- some capacitors/resistors
- recycled CD (base)
My First ever Robot. It tracks objects using Infra-red sensors, and has basic AI that follows and avoid objects.
I will describe the how I made this robot, and upload some videos.
Version 1 (16 Dec 2011):
—————–The components used ———————-
I actually planned this robot before making
it. I didn’t use all the parts expected. here http://blog.oscarliang.net/ir-…
I only used these compenents:
Arduino
2 x Servo
IR detector
Motor Driver
2 x Motors
4 x AA battery
2 x Wheels
some capacitors/resistors
———————- How did you implement the code ———————-
I divided the robot into 3 functional parts,
write the code and tested each part separately, and finally put them together
and integrate them to work together. For each part see:
———————- Explaining to me the whole idea of this robot ———————-
You should see what this robot can do from the videos. It’s
very simple, and it’s very responsive to interactions, therefore making it very
fun to play with (my friends love it!
18/12/2011
—————–The components used ———————-
I actually planned this robot before making
it. I didn’t use all the parts expected. here http://blog.oscarliang.net/ir-…
I only used these compenents:
Arduino
2 x Servo
IR detector
Motor Driver
2 x Motors
4 x AA battery
2 x Wheels
some capacitors/resistors
For more detail: Wally – IR Detection Robot using Arduino
- What is the main function of this robot?
The robot tracks objects using Infra-red sensors and has basic AI that follows and avoids objects. - How did the author implement the code?
The author divided the robot into 3 functional parts, wrote and tested each part separately, and then integrated them. - What material was used for the robot's base?
A recycled CD was used to make the base before putting the components together. - Does the robot have obstacle avoidance capabilities?
Yes, the robot has basic AI that allows it to follow and avoid objects. - What power source does the robot use?
The robot is powered by 4 x AA batteries. - Can I see videos of the robot in action?
The author mentions they will upload some videos showing what the robot can do. - Is the robot easy to play with?
Yes, the robot is described as very simple and responsive to interactions.
