Object Collision-Avoiding Robot
An autonomous rover that sweeps an ultrasonic sensor to detect obstacles and steer around them.
Ultrasonic sensor on servo scanning forward
Overview
A teaching platform for autonomy, this rover sweeps a servo-mounted ultrasonic sensor, measures clearances, and picks the freest heading to avoid collisions.
Highlights
- Servo-swept ultrasonic scanning
- Clear, beginner-friendly state machine
- All-terrain four-wheel drive
- Modular, hackable codebase
The Challenge
Keeping the logic simple for beginners while staying robust meant a clean, well-commented control loop.
The Outcome
Navigates cluttered spaces without collisions and is a core kit in our intro workshops.
Project Media & Build Gallery
[3 PHOTOS]Ultrasonic sensor on servo scanning forward
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