Abstract
This project explores the design and implementation of a micromouse, an autonomous mobile robot, to navigate mazes. This work encompasses the development of the micromouse’s hardware components required for a successful micromouse,
such as motors, sensors, processors, wheel layouts, vacuum components, and custom printable circuit boards. A full blueprint and description of a functional
micromouse, with all of its sub-components, is presented. It then covers the creation of a micromouse maze for those with a limited budget. Additionally, it delves into the rules of micromouse competition before discussing the software aspect by examining and implementing various maze-exploration and maze-solving algorithms like the Left Wall Follower, Depth-first Search, Breadth-first Search, Flood Fill, and A* Algorithm. These algorithms were tested in simulation to evaluate their effectiveness in solving mazes. The purpose of the study is to understand the intricacies of micromouse design and the practical application of maze exploration and solving strategies in competition.
Advisor
Guarnera, Heather
Department
Computer Science
Recommended Citation
Gainer, Levi, "Micromouse: End to End implementation of a Competitive Maze-Solving Robot" (2024). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 11159.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/11159
Keywords
robotics competition, micromouse, robot, maze, maze solving
Publication Date
2024
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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