Art 483 | Fundamentals of Interface Design | Winter 2007

2. The Roach

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.

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

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