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Project Description
The objective of the project was to create a WHA:LE (mobile robot platform of some form) that could be operated under remote control from a G[OG]GLE (a controller) using XBee communications.
All of the WHA:LEs would then be placed in an arena demarcated by a chalk square to play a game of Marco Polo. One WHA:LE would be designated as "it" and it would have to "tag" other WHA:LEs by contacting their bumpers. "It" status could be transferred between WHA:LEs via XBee communications.
The "it" WHA:LE had the capability of singing "Ed?" to which all of the non-"it" WHA:LEs would be compelled to respond "Carryer!" The intent of the game was that none of the individuals operating the G[OG]GLEs be looking at the field while piloting. Each WHA:LE was equipped with microphones and an FM transmitter, and each G[OG]GLE, an FM receiver. Operators were supposed to navigate the field based on sound alone.
All of the WHA:LEs would then be placed in an arena demarcated by a chalk square to play a game of Marco Polo. One WHA:LE would be designated as "it" and it would have to "tag" other WHA:LEs by contacting their bumpers. "It" status could be transferred between WHA:LEs via XBee communications.
The "it" WHA:LE had the capability of singing "Ed?" to which all of the non-"it" WHA:LEs would be compelled to respond "Carryer!" The intent of the game was that none of the individuals operating the G[OG]GLEs be looking at the field while piloting. Each WHA:LE was equipped with microphones and an FM transmitter, and each G[OG]GLE, an FM receiver. Operators were supposed to navigate the field based on sound alone.
Communications Protocol
A representative from each of the 8 teams was selected to serve on the Communications Committee, which was responsible for designing the standard by which packets would be constructed and interpreted to ensure successful game play.