Speaker: John J. Pearce
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Time: 4:40 PM
Place: Trustee Hall 216
Supervisors: Dr. Mary Last and Dr. Anthony Cassandra
Title: Robot Teamwork

Abstract: This talk describes experiments with robots based on the Carnegie Mellon University Palm Pilot Robot Kit (PPRK), which uses a tiny limited memory micro-controller. The robots are programmed to respond with simple instinctive behaviors that react to a limited set of stimuli. These instincts are layered and prioritized as: survival, object recognition, wall following, teamwork, hunting and capturing. An initial software and hardware design was evaluated and a redesign implemented. The development process and its suitability as an educational environment are described.