
Automating LEGO trains with ultrasonic distance sensors
Mar 31, 2015 · As the train approaches the end of the line, the ultrasonic sensor reports back to the Arduino how far the train has to go before causing an accident. Then the sketch can slow down or …
Wex, the One Eyed Watcher Robot | Freetronics
Motion detection is handled by two ultrasonic distance sensors, and its' head moves via a servo. Here it/he/she is in action: With some imagination and the right sensors all sorts of things could be …
An Arduino-powered 3D virtual touch screen | Freetronics
In his latest blog post Anatoly shows his virtual 3D touch screen that uses a group of ultrasonic distance sensors to determine the position of an object in nearby space.
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Many vehicles are fitted with ultrasonic sensors that let you know if you're getting too close to a wall or pedestrian, however the actual distance is not given.
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By using five inexpensive ultrasonic distance sensors mounted onto brackets controlled by servos, the distance between an object (for example a human hand) and the device can be determined.
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With the addition of an ultrasonic distance sensor to avoid collisions, and an infra-red sensor at the front bumper to detect a line - the robot can follow lines and also avoid objects in the way.
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Carl from the Arduino forum has designed and built an outstanding ultrasonic anemometer (to measure wind speed and direction), and after reading the description and details - is an outstanding example …
Brobot: The Emotionally Responsive Robot | Freetronics
Furthermore it can detect the presence of others nearby with an ultrasonic distance sensor - or be controlled remotely via Bluetooth and an Android device. For an excellent explanation and …
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The project uses an ultrasonic distance sensor to determine if someone is sitting at the computer, and a OLED display to provide feedback to the user.
Experimenting with Arduino to control interactive sculptures
Feb 19, 2015 · The sculpture detects the presence of people around it using an ultrasonic sensor, and once detected music is played and various effects generated with LED strip lighting.