Sensing and Following Lines: Module Overview

In this module students will:

  • Understand the task of following a line with the robot

  • Learn to use the reflectance sensor to detect the line

  • Write simple programs for detecting and responding to lines

  • Write simple programs to follow lines

  • Enhance the simple program with better sensor measurements and calculations to follow the line more smoothly.

At the end of this module, students will be able to:

  • Discuss robot navigation concepts with their classmates

  • Get their robot to follow a line

  • Develop simple sensor logic control for robot decision making