What is the Tinybit Line Follower?
The Tinybit Line Follower is a feature of the Tiny:bit educational robot (which uses a micro:bit) that allows the robot to follow a line on the ground automatically using line-tracking sensors.
It works by:
Detecting a black line on the floor
Following the path autonomously
Adjusting speed and direction based on sensor input
The Tiny:bit robot uses two infrared sensors located underneath the robot to read contrast differences:
Black = absorbed light → recognized as a line
White/light colors = reflected light → recognized as non-line
Using this information, the robot can decide to:
Turn left
Turn right
Go straight
Stop
This feature teaches the basics of robotics such as sensor control, decision-making, and simple navigation algorithms.
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