Performance Testing NXT’s Ultrasonic Range Finder
I have plans to utilize the Lego NXT system for several upcoming robotics projects. The success of these projects depends on the capabilities of the kit’s ultrasonic (US) range finder. I created a test rig with the US sensor and NXT brick and conducted several experiments in order to characterize the sensor.

Test rig: wood block, measuring tape, protractor, US sensor, NXT brick (from left to right).
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