Most Affordable LIDAR!: Hacking Neato Robot Vacuum Laser Scanner for your Robot Project. Use with any USB port, or GPIO serial port like that on a Raspberry Pi, with or without Robot operating system (ROS). This is a game-changer for your Raspberry Pi or Arduino Robot. ************************************************************************************** EDIT: Practical RoboticsContinue Reading

Obstacle avoidance is an essential topic for self-driving vehicles. In this discussion, we often hear the word “LIDAR.” These devices recently got cheaper and affordable for many Makers. But are they worth your money for obstacle avoidance? Links: RPLidar A1: https://www.dfrobot.com/blog-867.html Supporting Material and Blog Page: http://www.sensorsiot.org Github: https://www.github.com/sensorsiot MyContinue Reading