[Glug-nith-discuss] FreeBird - A GNU/Linux powered mobile robot!

[Debarshi 'Rishi' Ray]

http://gnuvision.com/freebird/

"FreeBird is a simple mobile robotic platform powered by an Atmel
ATNGW100 evaluation board running GNU/Linux. Python/Lua code running
on the FreeBird monitors data collected from various sensors
(ultrasound, IR) and makes the robot perform a variety of simple
actions (like avoid bumping into obstacles, follow a line etc).
Because the code is written in two very powerful and easy to learn
programming languages, FreeBird is an ideal platform to teach
introductory Computer Programming in an exciting way.

FreeBird is motivated by MIT 6.01, an amazing course which teaches
basic electronics, control system design, computer programming and
mathematical modelling by making students write code to control mobile
robots."

Will this help the robotics course that is being offered by the
Mechanical Department?

Regards,
Debarshi
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