location sensing robotic - any suggestions?
I want to build a robot that uses one of the tranmitters/receivers sold by parallax. Either the IR or 433 Mhz radio so the robot can· detect it's relative location from a transmitter or transmitters and to be able to make decisions on movements based on its location.
How can I get a measurement of receivered power? I need a measurement ability to be able to get a relative distance from the tranmitter?
Any ideas?
How can I get a measurement of receivered power? I need a measurement ability to be able to get a relative distance from the tranmitter?
Any ideas?
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http://www.seattlerobotics.org/encoder/200109/lasernav.htm
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The Pololu IR Beacon seems to be a relatively inexpensive solution.
IR or (ultra)sonic ranging could also be used instead of the compass or to supplement it...