Now that we have tested both sensors, it's time to integrate our new sensors with our robot class, and then create an obstacle avoidance behavior for them. We've seen how to write line sensor code that was event-based. For this sensor, we will use a different style, that is, polling. Our behavior loop will read the sensors, and then choose behavior accordingly. For the most part, the way the code will react to things does not change, and it is a decision about where to put the loop for checking sensor state—in the sensor object, or in your own code.
Learn Robotics Programming
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Learn Robotics Programming
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Overview of this book
We live in an age where the most difficult human tasks are now automated. Smart and intelligent robots, which will perform different tasks precisely and efficiently, are the requirement of the hour. A combination of Raspberry Pi and Python works perfectly when making these kinds of robots.
Learn Robotics Programming starts by introducing you to the basic structure of a robot, along with how to plan, build, and program it. As you make your way through the book, you will gradually progress to adding different outputs and sensors, learning new building skills, and writing code for interesting behaviors with sensors. You’ll also be able to update your robot, and set up web, phone, and Wi-Fi connectivity in order to control it.
By the end of the book, you will have built a clever robot that can perform basic artificial intelligence (AI) operations.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
Introduction to Robotics
Exploring Robot Building Blocks - Code and Electronics
Introducing the Raspberry Pi - Starting with Raspbian
Preparing a Raspberry Pi for a Robot - Headless by Default
Backing Up the Code with Git and SD Card Copies
Building Robot Basics - Wheels, Power, and Wiring
Drive and Turn - Moving Motors with Python
Programming Line-Following Sensors Using Python
Programming RGB Strips in Python
Using Python to Control Servo Motors
Programming Distance Sensors with Python
Programming Encoders with Python
Robot Vision - Using a Pi Camera and OpenCV
Voice Communication with a Robot Using Mycroft
Programming a Gamepad on Raspberry Pi with Python
Taking Your Robot Programming Skills Further
Planning Your Next Robot Project - Putting It All Together
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