Infrared Sensors
- One can recognize objects up ahead by using the infrared sensors. The IR-RX sensors are able to detect the waves that the IR LEDs create when they bounce off an obstruction. The AW-60 receives a signal from the IR-RX when an object is detected, and this signal can instruct the micromouse to rotate away from the active high sensor.
Bi-Directionality
- Because our micromouse has IR sensors and touchbars on both the front and rear, it can sense and see objects in any direction. It’s crucial that the micromouse keeps driving in the direction it’s currently traveling in response to sensors. Furthermore, it’s critical that the micromouse learns to distinguish between left and right when traveling in either direction. You can find out how to accomplish this in the section on unique features.
Touch Bars
- The micromouse can feel when it has struck an object by using the Touch Bars. When the touch bar is touched, the power switch is closed, sending a logic 1 to the AW60’s attached port and setting the ports to pull up enable. This gives the micromouse the command to turn and reverse in the opposite direction of the touchbar that is being pressed.
