Tutorials and resources to build your own robot with navigation algorithms.
In this tutorial, we will learn how to build a 4WD robot chassis using aluminum profiles and 3D printed parts. Several weeks ago, I built an obstacle avoiding robot on a 2WD plastic platform. The platform works well, but it … Read more →
When I first became interested in LIDAR technology, I had no idea where to start. I didn’t know which sensor to use. I didn’t know that the LIDAR sensor that I found could be used indoors or outdoors. I wish … Read more →
In this tutorial, you will learn how to use the rosserial communication to publish the ranges of three HC-SR04 sensors, including: 1.Three ultrasonic sensors and Arduino. 2.How to write the ROS node on Arduino and publish the ranges of the … Read more →
In this tutorial, you will learn how to get started with your Garmin (Qwiic) LIDAR-Lite v4 LED, including: 1. How to connect the LIDAR-Lite v4 to Arduino. 2. How to use parameters of the sensor. 3. The operational detection range … Read more →
In this tutorial, you will learn how to build an obstacle detection and avoidance robot with Arduino and three HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensors. The robot is a low-cost mobile platform with two drive wheels and a rear caster. It includes three … Read more →
Obstacle detection is applicable to any robot that moves from an initial position to a goal position avoiding any obstacle in its path. The process of detecting obstacles is applied for a variety of robots, including a mobile robot and … Read more →
Computer vision applications aren’t only particular to experienced developers these days. The amateur DIYers are looking to develop with new and advanced algorithms in computer vision the next autonomous robot or security system. Considering all of these aspects, in this … Read more →
We always try our best and push forward the programming and electronics abilities to produce some interesting and creative robots, and as designers we usually should choose the right components for the best robot. As a matter of fact, I … Read more →
Have you ever wondered how fast and far a Raspberry Pi robot runs throughout the day and night? With GPS capabilities and a Linux computer such as Raspberry Pi, you can track a robot or a multirotor and locate these … Read more →
The ultimate goal when a robot is built is to be optimized and to be compliant with all specifications. To meet the requirements sometimes you can spend many hours just to sort and identify the sensors that would be the … Read more →