Finding the Direction and Distance to a Pole
Using the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ1 (MB1013).
Download this Ultrasonic Pole/Tower Sensing & Detection Application Note!
This PDF will show you how to use one sensor for pole detection, and distance sensing. Or with two sensors, you can determine the distance, direction, and alignment to the pole.
Using the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ1 sensor(s) on your robot
The MaxBotix Inc., HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ1 (MB1013) makes the perfect robot sensor for robot pole finding, navigation, distance sensing, direction, and alignment. For example, a single sensor on your robot can be used to maintain a safe distance from a pole or object. This sensor provides your robot with real time information about its environment that can aid in the navigation around and to obstacles. Using two sensors on your robot will provide an easy and accurate method of pointing your robot directly toward a distant object. This method can also provide both distance and bearing to a pole or object.
The superior noise reject the HRLV-MaxSonar-EZ1 uses during free-run mode, also allows the user to connect two sensors without chaining. This allows for fast range readings to objects.
Questions or comments should be addressed to info@maxbotix.com
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