In this section, we will be discussing some of the important specifications that we mentioned in Chapter 3, Modeling the Differential-Drive Robot. The final robot prototype will meet the following specifications:
- Simple and cost-effective robot chassis design: The robot chassis design should be simple and cost effective compared to existing robots.
- Autonomous navigation functionality: The robot should autonomously navigate and it should contain the necessary sensors for doing this.
- Long battery life: The robot should have a long battery life in order to work continuously. The length of time that it can work should be greater than one hour.
- Obstacle avoidance: The robot should be able to avoid static and dynamic objects in its surroundings.
The robot hardware design should meet these specifications. Let's look at one of the possible...