Unrestricted Designer Has No Limits
Step back in time to the 1980s, where two-wheeled robots were popular teaching tools in well-equipped computer labs. Powered by 8-bit machines and the Logo programming language, these robots were used to draw simple vector graphics, much like a pixelflood screen. However, these original robots have long been forgotten, except in the workshop of Niklas Roy.
Fast forward to the present day, and a modern successor to these robots has been created. Niklas Roy, a creator, has developed "turtle bots"—small, two-wheel robots controlled by Arduino boards. These modern-day robots can draw or erase lines and interact to create emergent art through simple programmed rules.
The brain of the modern-day two-wheeled robots is an Arduino Nano. They calculate paths between coordinates with consistency, functioning as simple vector plotters. Their components are straightforward, making them accessible to both beginners and experienced robot builders.
If you have an interest in Logo programming, you might find yourself drawn to the modern-day two-wheeled robots. Building and using them could remind you of past experiences with the Logo programming language, as the speaker did. The modern-day two-wheeled robots are associated with the Logo programming language, similar to the original two-wheeled robots from the 1980s.
In a drawing battle, the modern-day two-wheeled robots resemble a pixelflood screen, much like their 1980s counterparts. However, they are primarily used for artwork, but could potentially be used for functional plotting.
For those interested in building their own modern-day two-wheeled robots, files for construction are available for download. Delve into the world of robotics and Logo programming, and create your own masterpiece.
