Mapping

Challenge: The goal of this challenge is to remotely drive your robot from the corner of the field to the black LEGO brick and report the exact coordinates of the brick. Skill Badges:
Tasks Containers

You will almost certainly use both tasks and containers to complete this challenge. However, because there are many ways to approach this challenge, the instructor will determine which skill badges you earn by examining your program. Procedures: Experimental Setup: The field will consist of a 2x4 ft white rectangle with short walls to prevent your robot from accidentally driving off the edge of the field. One black 2x4 LEGO brick will be placed randomly on the field. Your robot must start in the lower left corner of the field and determine the exact location (X-Y coordinates in inches) of the brick relative to the lower left corner (X=0, Y=0). Robot Design: Your robot can be remotely controlled (wireless via Bluetooth is acceptable but not required). Your robot must display the X and Y coordinates (in inches) on the NXTs LCD for at least 10 seconds to allow time for the instructor to read the LCD. There is no size limitation to your robot. You can use the extra long cables from the NIMBY competition for constructing a tethered remote control for your robot. The use of the cables is not mandatory (i.e. wireless via Bluetooth is okay). You cannot use the tethers to physically pull, push or manipulate your robot (i.e. they are only for using sensors). Program: You will need to use containers to keep track of the coordinates. A simple approach would be to determine one coordinate (e.g. X) first and then turning 90 degrees and determining the second (e.g. Y) coordinate. Grading: Your grade will be based 80% on performance and 20% on creativity and aesthetics. Accuracy is defined as the linear distance between the coordinates your robot reports and the actual coordinates. Performance Creativity & Aesthetics A+: Most accurate in the class (time will serve as a A+: Best of show tie breaker). A: Outstanding A: Accurate to less than 2 inches B: Good B: Accurate to less than 4 inches C: Okay C: Accurate to less than 8 inches D: Nothing special D: Show up to class with a robot that is not ready F: Divert your eyes! F: You dont show up to class