LumiBots Create Patterns of Light

Posted on May 17, 2012

These small, autonomous robots react to light. The little robots, called lumiBots, leave glowing traces which slowly fade awa. The lumiBots can follow their own lines as well as those of the other robots. The robots follow two rules: "go where it is brighter and change direction when the bump sensors are triggered."

Complex patterns emerge from the interaction between the robots as they create these glowing ant-like trails. Take a look:

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