Underwater VR Robot#

The Underwater VR Robot is used in the Coral Reef Cleanup Playground.

Robot Overview#

The VEXcode VR Robot window showing the Underwater VR Robot. It shows the robot moving and turning, sensing objects with its sensors, and drawing on the Playground.

The Underwater VR Robot works the same as the VR Robot, but it is covered to operate in an underwater environment.

Components and Features#

Component

Use

API Documentation

Drivetrain

Moves and turns the robot.

Blocks - Python

Electromagnet

Picks up and drops underwater trash objects.

Blocks - Python

Brain Timer

Tracks elapsed time since the project started.

Blocks - Python

Bumper Sensor

Detects when the robot’s front face is in contact with an object.

Blocks - Python

Distance Sensor

Detects how far the robot’s front is from an object.

Blocks - Python

Eye Sensor

Detects any colors in front of, or under, the robot.

Blocks - Python

Location Sensor

Returns the robot’s current position on the Playground.

Blocks - Python

Playgrounds#

Playground

Description

Coral Reef Cleanup

Collect all pieces of trash before the robot’s battery runs out.