Other Sensors

Ultrasonic Sensor


  • Price: $14.50
  • Pros: Could be used to detect obstacles in front of the robot as well as uneven terrain. Sufficient range (4cm-5m), easy to implement with Arduinos 
  • Cons: Is a bit expensive especially considering it may not be necessary

Gyro and Accelerometer

Triple Axis Accelerometer Breakout - ADXL335
  • Price: $39-$79
  • Pros: for sensor fusion for calculating position, velocity and orientation. gives exact position and easy to implement 
  • Cons: Costly

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