Summary

  • This chapter walks through the steps for creating a service that allows a LEGO NXT to wander autonomously. The built-in sensors (touch, sound, and sonar) on the LEGO NXT will be used to operate the robot without remote control.

  • Version 1 of the Wander service uses the NXT’s touch sensor to act as a bumper. When it is triggered, the robot is commanded to back up and turn away from the object before moving forward again.

  • Before running the Wander service, you will need to use the DSS Manifest Editor to specify NXT-based services that correlate with the NXT partners defined in the service. You will also need to modify the properties for the project so that the LEGO NXT manifest is loaded along with the service manifest.

  • Version 2 of the Wander ...

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