Open Source Algorithms

Joshua chess robot: a stepper motor robot interfaced with a photosensible board to play chess with an embedded artificial intelligence, a game database or and internet player. Software, robot photos, tech papers, schematics and cabling included. Enjo

An easy to extend, highly graphical, easy to use 2D robot simulator specialized for path planning algorithms. Can be used in testing various robotic algorithms, and already used for comparison of path planning algorithms like RRT, RRTConnect, PRM, RboT..

This project comprises two main parts: 1. The classic "Rodney" as described in David L. Heisermann's book "How to build your own self-programming robot", with the original Intel 8085 code. In all likelihood, this is for reference only. I don't expect many people are going to build it 2. An updated version, running on more modern hardware, but remaining true to the algorithms published in his book. The end result will be at least three sets of code, for the Alpha, Beta and Gamma versions of Rodney. We would also like to experiment with a "Delta" version which could use either bare RF or WiFi to exchange state data between machines. A "hive mind" if you like. For the new-generation version, we propose targeting two hardware platforms: 1. Arduino, since it's cheap and easy to use, while remaining close to the bare metal 2. A purpose-built AVR card, or easily ported to cards obtainable from sources such as futurlec.com, etc. RaspberryPi is also an option later

This project aims to develop a colour-based vision processing system for use in RoboCup. We are using a CCD camera for input to an FPGA. The system locates coloured objects and outputs detected corners.

A simulation environment for 2D robots to interact and perform tasks in. Meant to be educational and demonstrate emergent behaviors. No download necessary! See demos on project website!

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