The linked site mentions something new to me: the Hagisonic Stargazer system.
It uses a powerful IR emitter and a camera. One or more passive IR beacons (reflectors) are placed on the ceiling. The camera plus image interpretation algorythm determines position and orientation.
@ Mon, 2009-11-09 23:36
very cool... also
@ Mon, 2009-11-09 22:43
Interesting navigation solution
The linked site mentions something new to me: the Hagisonic Stargazer system.
It uses a powerful IR emitter and a camera. One or more passive IR beacons (reflectors) are placed on the ceiling. The camera plus image interpretation algorythm determines position and orientation.
Too bad it costs $1000 per robot.
@ Mon, 2009-11-09 22:09
OMFG, I see this, just after
OMFG, I see this, just after posting this obviously Packman-inspired game that I am doing:
http://letsmakerobots.com/node/12545
:D
Well, at least I am making my own game :) But still.. the basic idea of robotsd acting like an old computer game is the same :)