A Cold Day in the Lab – Rover Test #6

Last night we tried our first Rover turn based on the basic algorithms I presented earlier.

Instead of the smooth and precise turn we hoped for, the Rover sat there and sort of shivered in place.  I admit that December is cold and perhaps the carpet could be heated for him, but I hadn’t expected him to refuse to perform.

Test #6 – The Turn Failure

(You will have to watch closely to see it try the turn.)

Back to the Code

As I stated earlier in the blog, engineering isn’t about always having the right answer.  It’s the process by which we get there.  Larry and I have a few ideas we will see if we can solve it.

I also can’t help but admit that the rover looks pretty cute sitting there shivering on the carpet like an unhappy puppy.