This is another project that I started while I was at UAT. This is a HP Mini running Windows XP and RoboRealm [www.roborealm.com] and a VEX Robot controller communicating to the HP via Serial. Attached to the HP is a Microsoft LiveCam (shown in the pictures) this webcam is used with the software installed on the HP. There is no code on the VEX but rather takes commands from the HP.
Using RoboRealm I wrote a program that sampled an area of the floor in front of the robot, using this sample I compared the rest of the surroundings so this sample. Anything that was the same as the sample and not blocked by any other objects was considered “safe”. Using these samples it then chose the furthest “safe” spot and set that as the target. This routine is done over 3 times a second. This program created a basic obstacle avoidance.
I am planing and working on another RoboRealm project that I hope to have posted up very soon! I am also working on expanding my knowledge of OpenCV because of this project.
