The build relies on an Arduino Uno as the brains. It’s equipped with an L293D motor driver ... gave the Arduino an infrared sensor which can pick up signals from a simple IR remote control.

Controlled by an Arduino Uno, the robot uses a Slamtec RPLIDAR sensor to help map out its surroundings. The microcontroller is also armed with a Bluetooth link and an SD card for storage.

Arduino UNO, MEGA2560 and NANO are the most common boards, but many others are available. Each has its own specification, which will become of greater importance as a maker’s knowledge increases.

The Uno Rev3, is a great beginner board as it's included in many starter kits. It's also complemented with a host of online resources that even without the official Projects Book from Arduino, you ...

Arduino, the world's leading open-source hardware and software platform, today announced the launch of its next-generation UNO board, a significant re ...