Obstacle Avoiding Robot with Arduino and Ultrasonic Sensor

The obstacle-avoiding robot project involves using an Arduino microcontroller, a servo motor, and an ultrasonic sensor to create a smart robot capable of navigating around obstacles. The ultrasonic sensor is used to detect the distance to obstacles in the robot’s path. The Arduino processes this information and commands the servo motor to change the orientation of the sensor. As the robot moves forward, it continuously scans for obstacles, adjusting its course to avoid collisions. This project is a basic example of robotics and automation, showcasing the integration of sensors, actuators, and a programmable controller to enable autonomous obstacle avoidance in a simple robot.

Components:

1. Arduino Microcontroller (e.g., Arduino Uno)
2. Ultrasonic Sensor (HC-SR04)
3. Motor Driver Shield and DC Motors
4. Servo Motors
5. Chassis with Wheels
6. Power Supply (Battery pack)
7. Jumper Wires

Physical Attribute

1. Length (mm): 70
2. Width (mm) : 19
3. Height (mm) : 22

Working

Discover the amazing world of obstacle-avoiding robots! These clever little machines are like tiny brains on wheels, able to sense obstacles in their path and dodge them all on their own.

Imagine a robot cruising through a room, suddenly it spots an obstacle ahead. Instead of crashing into it, the robot stops and quickly looks left and right to decide the best way around. How does it do this? With special sensors called ultrasonic solar sensors. These sensors can detect how far away objects are, helping the robot figure out if it’s safe to keep moving or if it needs to change direction.

But that’s not all – there’s a neat trick with a servo motor too. This motor helps the robot’s sensor look around, scanning for obstacles like a curious explorer. If something’s too close (less than 20 cm away), the robot knows it’s time to act. It stops, checks its surroundings, and then makes a smart decision: turn left if it’s safer that way, or right if the coast is clear on that side.

And the best part? This clever process keeps repeating as the robot navigates its way through the world, avoiding obstacles like a pro. With just a few simple tools and some ingenuity, you too can build your very own obstacle-avoiding robot from scratch. Let the adventure begin!

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