Mobile computing robotic devices

This paper/session will look at and present some interesting mobile special-purpose computing devices that involve robotics technologies. The devices presented, with working examples developed by the author, include the Arduino, the NetDuino, the iCreate, and Lego Mindstorms. The Arduino is a open source hardware board which has many available sensors and actuators. The NetDuino adds the .NET Micro Framework. The iCreate is a non-vacuum cleaner version of the iRobot Roomba. Lego Mindstorms is a Lego-based robotics system. All have wireless capability available and can be used for customized and interesting applications.