Some people take their vision for granted; it is passed off as one of the senses. Robots have no natural senses, nor do they have instincts. We, as programmers, must make the effort to give robots "senses", and allow them to "learn". I have given a robot "vision" by allowing it to follow a specific object based on color. Watch the robot follow a color and learn what it took to give the robot the ability to "see". By the way, this robot was an EZGO golf cart in a former life.

My project investigates strategies computer applications can use to provide smooth audio playback. How can an application deal with data transmission that is too slow or too fast? Your audio player shouldn't skip because your car just fell into a huge pothole or your internet connection suddenly becomes clogged with traffic. Changing the way an application collects audio data can create a better listening experience in suboptimal situations.

Are you interested in mobile robots and how they function? If so, you will want to meet Kasper. Kasper is a mobile robot which features the Handy Board processor. Kasper utilizes two different types of environment detectors, including photocells and bump sensors. These detectors help Kasper to achieve a various set of tasks involving line following and maneuvering on a grid system. My project investigated threads, preemption, and other event programming concepts involved in programming robots. Given the proper environment, Kasper has been taught to mow a lawn or even vacuum a room.