The Scribbler: A Reprogrammable Robot

The Scribbler: A Reprogrammable Robot

The Scribbler is a fully programmable, intelligent robot with multiple sensor systems that let it interact with people and objects. It navigates on its own as it explores its surroundings, and then reports back about what it senses using light and sound.

The Scribbler Robot comes fully assembled with these systems: A built-in BASIC Stamp® 2 microcontroller brain (inside) 3 photoresistor light sensors to detect bright light, or its absence A pair of infrared emitter “headlights” and an infrared detector to see objects A pair of infrared line sensors to follow lines or read bar codes Two independent DC motors to drive the wheels A built-in stall sensor to protect the motors (inside) Three indicator LED lights that can be separately program-controlled A speaker to play a wide range of sounds and musical notes A Pen Port to insert a marker so the Scribbler can draw as it drives A Programming Port that accepts a serial cable for a computer interface Battery Cover – requires 6 standard, alkaline, or NiMH batteries