The HC-SR04 sonar modules are available for a mere pittance and, with some coaxing, can do a pretty decent job of helping your robot measure the distance to the nearest wall. But when sellers on eB… ...

We don’t know if [Hanna Yatco] has a good sense of balance or not, but we do know her Arduino does. Her build uses the ubiquitous HC-SR04 SONAR sensor and a servo.

The current sonar sensor can detect objects only about 2 feet away underwater, but the researchers believe they can extend that range. Divers could use the IrukaTact glove to scan the ground for ...