Pros and Cons of the Multistate Line Following

Here, we discuss the effects of applying this method to the two-state duck-following algorithm.

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02 Aug 2024
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Cons:

Each state must be programmed individually.
Each state must be tested and fine-tuned to the robot and the field, which can become cumbersome with more states.
Any change to the construction of the robot will require each state to be fine-tuned again.

Pros:

With each new state added correctly, the robot becomes faster.
Having multiple states allows us to adjust the robot's speed depending on the state, which can significantly increase the robot's overall speed.

Courses and lessons with this Tutorial

This Tutorial is used in the following courses and lessons

Line Following

This is the Line Following course, where you’ll explore essential techniques to help your LEGO robot follow a line with accuracy and stability! We will begin by covering the fundamental concepts of line following, starting with basic wobble line following, which teaches how robots detect and respond to lines. Then, we'll progress to more advanced methods like proportional line following, allowing smoother tracking by adjusting speed based on error values. Finally, you'll dive into the widely-used PID line following technique, where you'll learn how to tune parameters for optimal robot performance. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your robotics skills, this course will guide you through building, coding, and refining your robot's line-following capabilities.