Navigational Robots are becoming tools for setting educational
foundations in engineering. As technology advances, the demand for robots in
the classroom is necessary to fit the needs of real world applications. The
next generation of robots will be controlled by processors similar to the
BeagleBone. With the support of robotic supply companies: DFRobot, EpicTinker,
and Makeblock, our senior design project proposes the use of the BeagleBone
processor in instructional environments by developing a Four Wheel Drive
Autonomous Robot that will venture through a maze with rugged terrain. Necessary
attributes include: independent control of each wheel, a traction control
system, an ability to detect walls, tilt measuring accelerometer, and system
status reports on an LCD display. Additionally, the robot has flexibility to
include more objectives such as making a map of the maze that can later be
viewed by a person after navigation. In result, our device inspires others to
explore electronics and controls systems engineering and provide hands-on
experience for instructional purpose.
Please see Project Documents for Full Documentation.
