Introduction
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Micromouse is an miniature Electro-mechanical robot, typical
consisting of 3 main subsystems: The drive system, an array of
sensors, and the control system.
The
purpose of Micromouse is to find its way through any type of Maze in
shortest time.
Micromouse
is fully autonomous.
Micromouse
project is aimed at designing a robotic Micromouse to compete in the
IEEE Micromouse Competition.
Why Micromouse?
Aside
from its being a fun, competitive challenge, the micromouse
has proved to be an excellent teaching medium.
It
can be viewed as a small system involving interdisciplinary
engineering aspects.
Its
successful designers often work in teams, and must consider
electrical, electronic, mechanical and computer issues.
Design
decisions and tradeoffs involve weight, speed, power, sensing
techniques, turning methods, center of gravity and programming.
Among
the non-winners of micromouse
contests, many have praised the challenge while cheering their
competitors on to victory.
One
contestant who experienced the agony of defeat said of his design team
“We learned much by having to design, create and try.” On a
personal note he said the micromouse experience propelled his career
forward.
Maze Solving
The
main objective of the maze solving algorithm is to quickly determine
from the current position of the mouse, where it has to go next in
order to get to the center of Maze and back.
It
uses wall information gathered during the exploration of the maze to
determine the quickest route from the start-square to the center of
the maze and back.
Bellman
Flooding algorithm is popular maze solver with micromouse contestents.
Micromouse Project is Sponsored by PESIT;