In this chapter, we will explore how to build a car robot by integrating some sensor and actuator devices to make the robot run without human interference. We will also learn how to navigate the robot and control it from your computer.
We will explore the topics in the following sections:
Introducing autonomous systems
Introducing mobile robots
Building your own car robot
Working with the Pololu Zumo robot for Arduino
Controlling a car robot from a computer
Working with a GPS module for navigation
Introducing map engine platforms
Building a navigated car-based GPS
Making your own autonomous car