Robot navigation

Robot navigation is like playing hide and seek, but instead of humans, we use robots. The robots are given a map or a blueprint of the area where they are supposed to explore. We also give them sensors that help detect obstacles and other objects in their surroundings.

To teach the robots how to navigate, we give them instructions on what to do when they encounter different scenarios. For example, if a robot gets blocked by a wall, it tries to find a way around it. If it gets lost, it follows a set of rules that take it back to its starting point.

The robot uses the sensors to detect the world around it. Some use cameras, lasers, or even sonars to see where they are going. Based on the information collected by the sensors, the robot creates a map of its surroundings. This makes it easier for the robot to move around and avoids obstacles.

To move around, the robot uses something called "path planning." This means the robot calculates a path, using the map that it created and any instructions it was given, to get to its desired location. The robot then follows this path, making sure to avoid any obstacles in the way.

Overall, robot navigation is like a game of hide and seek, where the robot must use its sensors and maps to find its way around an area and reach its goal while avoiding obstacles.