This robot is a nocturnal pest that runs away from the light.

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Here are some files related to it:

• Overview: a summary sheet describing the robot and its variations.

• Variation A: Go forward until encountering a bright light, then stop.

  • 2A-Roach.vi: the Robolab program
  • 2A-Roach.pdf: a picture of the program

• Variation B: Spin around from light and run away from it for 2 seconds.

  • 2B-Roach.vi: the Robolab program
  • 2B-Roach.pdf: a picture of the program

• Variation C: Wait for dark before starting, speed up when retreating, stop when a dark spot is reached.

  • 2C-Roach.vi: the Robolab program
  • 2C-Roach.pdf: a picture of the program

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