Robotics Ultrasonic Blog – Session on 18th October
On Friday, 18th October, the Robotics and AI Chapter at Uganda Christian University had an exciting session where they explored the setup of an Ultrasonic Range Finder on an Arduino. Led by Atwine Tirzah, Nansubuga Diana, and Kharis, participants engaged deeply with the technology. They wired the HC-SR04 sensor, which measures distance using sound waves, and programmed the Arduino to display accurate measurements.
The room was alive with interaction as groups debugged code, shared ideas, and refined their sensor setups. There was an excellent sense of teamwork and troubleshooting as participants faced challenges with wiring and calibration. The hands-on nature of the session sparked discussions about the potential uses of the Ultrasonic Range Finder in real-world applications.
Applications of the Ultrasonic Range Finder Experiment:
- Obstacle Avoidance in Robots: The sensor can be used to help robots detect objects in their path and avoid collisions.
- Distance Measurement: Useful in robotics for measuring distances between objects or calculating space in automation systems.
- Parking Assistance Systems: The same principle is applied in automotive parking sensors to detect proximity to objects when parking.
- Security Systems: Ultrasonic sensors can be used for motion detection in security setups, triggering alarms when movement is detected.
- Liquid Level Measurement: Can be used to measure liquid levels in tanks by calculating the distance between the sensor and the liquid’s surface.
Overall, the session allowed participants to explore practical applications of ultrasonic sensors and strengthened their problem-solving skills as they applied the theory to practical challenges.
Stay tuned for more updates from our exciting robotics sessions!
