Robot Details#

The Rover Rescue Playground uses the VR Rover.

rover_rescue_bot

Physical Attributes#

The VR Rover is approximately 191 millimeters (mm) long and 147 millimeters (mm) wide and has a multi-purpose claw that is used to collect minerals.

Sensors#

The VR Rover has access to the following sensors for autonomous coding:

Configuration

Description

API Documentation

Python Command Name

Brain Timer

The Robot has access to a built-in timer.

Blocks - Python

brain.timer

Drivetrain

The Robot has access to a Drivetrain with a built-in Gyro Sensor to track the Robot’s current heading and angle of rotation.

Blocks - Python

drivetrain

Distance Sensor

Returns the distance of a detected object in millimeters (mm) and inches.

Blocks - Python

distance

AI Sensors

Built-in sensors for detecting minerals and enemies, and seeing minerals, obstacles, the Base, and enemies.

Blocks - Python

rover