Robotics Sumo — Free Robotics Tutorial
Learn Robotics Sumo in Robotics with a free, beginner-friendly tutorial, examples and practice for Indian students on Syllab.in.
TL;DR: Learn Robotics Sumo in Robotics with a free, beginner-friendly tutorial, examples and practice for Indian students on Syllab.in.
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Robotics Sumo in Robotics
A sumo robot (2–3 kg, square shape) competes by pushing opponents out of a ring. Challenges: detect ring edge, track opponent, push with controlled force.
Design: low center of gravity (aggressive pushing), edge detection (IR sensors under chassis), opponent detection (front sensors), powerful motors.
Strategy: circle opponent, detect ring edge before losing balance, engage for push, disengage if losing.
Robotics Sumo — Syntax
const int leftIR = A0, rightIR = A1, centerIR = A2;
const int motorL1 = 5, motorL2 = 6;
const int motorR1 = 9, motorR2 = 10;
void detectRingEdge() {
int left = analogRead(leftIR);
int right = analogRead(rightIR);
int center = analogRead(centerIR);
// If IR reading is high (white), at edge
if (left > 800) reverseTurn(LEFT);
if (right > 800) reverseTurn(RIGHT);
}
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