 Sumo-Bot Information
If you think one robot is interesting, wait until you see two of them battling for control Sumo-style. The new SumoBot® robot is a competition-ready robot designed within the Northwest Robot Mini-Sumo Tournament rules. This little pusher will locate and knock its opponent right out of the ring while detecting the outside circle should an escape move be necessary. Here are the design specifications:
- Design based on Northwest Robot Mini-Sumo Tournament Rules
- Fits within a 10 cm x 10 cm square
- Weighs less than 500 grams
The electronics consists of a surface-mounted BASIC Stamp® 2 module, infrared sensors to detect your opponent and the edge of the Sumo Ring. The hardware package includes the black anodized aluminum chassis and scoop, servo motors, wheels, 4AA power pack (batteries not included) mounting standoffs and screws. The documentation takes you from basic moves to one-on-one combat. The SumoBot robot can:
- Teach you the basics of embedded control
- Compete in MiniSumo competitions
- Drive in basic patterns
- Avoid or seek objects using infrared light reflection
- Interface with digital, resistive, and frequency sensors of your choice
- Connect to Parallax AppMods
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