How Does Robot Vacuum Navigation Work -
Robot vacuums are among the most widely adopted forms of domestic robotics. They autonomously navigate their environment while simultaneously performing mapping and cleaning tasks. In this article, we will examine the underlying mechanisms that enable their operation. Navigation can be implemented using relatively simple methods or through more advanced, sensor-driven approaches. The simple method basically involves the robot randomly bumping into obstacles (using a contact switch), sensing a cliff (with a downward-pointing infrared sensor), or detecting a large object (with an infrared sensor) and then changing direction. The robot does not build a map of the environment in this method, but over time, these random movements—combined with wall following and […] Read More