Inspiration
Created in a grade 11 classroom as the final project for computer engineering. The idea was to build and program a simple robot which would surpass a 90-degree turn maze with minimal interaction with the maze's walls.
Built: June 2018
How we built it
Using the simple Arduino platform, we used a singular ultrasonic sensor to measure the distance to the nearby walls and calculate which way the robot should turn, meeting an obstruction. Once the robot senses that it has finished the maze, it plays a lovely tune, "Jeopardy" with matching flashing lights (LEDs).
Challenges we ran into
Getting the ultrasonic sensor to accurately detect each wall and getting the 90-degree turns as precise as possible (lots of trial and error tests).
What's next for Maze Robot
A more pleasing design and ultimately, the ability to complete more challenging mazes with the addition of more sensors (such as infrared).
Log in or sign up for Devpost to join the conversation.