Spike Prime Robot

Spike Prime Robot

1. Task requirements

   • Self-determined criteria
     • SDC
       • The robot performs consistently on repeated attempts.
       • The robot completes the challenge efficiently
   • Prescribed criteria
     • PC1
       • Robot follows a safe path to the exit without hitting obstacles.
       • Robot stays within the designated path.
     • PC2
       • Distance sensor detects obstacles in front of the robot
       • Robot responds when an obstacle is detected.
     • PC3
       • Robot continues moving after avoiding the obstacle.
       • Robot avoids detected obstacles
     • PC4
       • The robot must complete the poison ivy challenge.

2. spike prime robots

   • Other Motors
     • Extra motors can control colour sensor or other attachments.
   • Motor
     • Motors rotate to move the robot's wheels or attachments.
   • distance sensor
     • Measures how far away an object is so the robot can react.

3. Algorithm constructs

   • sequence
     • Start motors → move forward → stop motors.
       • Instructions are carried out in the order they are written.
   • Assignment
     • Set speed to 50%
       • Assignment gives a value to a variable or setting.
   • select and condition
     • If the distance is less than 10 cm, turn left; otherwise keep moving.
       • The robot chooses between actions based on a condition.
   • Iteration
     • Keep checking the distance sensor while the robot is moving.
       • Iteration repeats instructions until a condition changes or is met.

4. code constructs

   • IF statement
     • If the distance sensor detects an object closer than 10 cm, stop the motors.
       • An IF statement checks a condition and only runs the code if that condition is true.
   • FOR LOOP
     • Repeat moving forward for 3 seconds five times.
       • A FOR loop repeats a set of instructions a fixed number of times.

5. Planned response

   • Poison Ivy challenge
     • The robot must avoid hitting the box and must go around
       • Use the distance sensor to detect the poison ivy zone and change direction when the object is detected.
   • Rockfall challenge
     • The robot must detect and push the object blocking its path.
       • Use the distance sensor to detect the object. If an object is detected, push the object out of the way before continuing.