For the training, we operated a EV3 Lego robot when we previously created a code/program for it to run. We had to answer questions so we would fully understand the concept of this, so here they are: 1) Did your actual test results differ from the calculated distance results? If so, how and why? Yes, I was rushed and had to quickly estimate how far the rover traveled per second instead of making absolute distances. 2) What were the differences in operating the remote vehicle this way (not being able to see the course that the vehicle would have to drive on) versus just driving the remote vehicle the regular way? With driving the rover blindly, you had to completely rely on the previous person's coding to drive correctly. With the normal way you did not have to. Plus, you could make on-the-fly adjustments with being able to see the course, and you could not do that with blind driving. 3. What changes could you have made that would have given you better results? Done the "how long does the rover go/turn in 1 second" part longer so I could have had more time for the program. Also, it would have been easier if I had not made assumptions on how far the rover went.
4. What do you think would be the hardest challenge about driving a remote vehicle on another planet? Having to wait the 16 minutes in between every command to see if the rover crashed or not, and also not being able to see the actual surface. It would also be very stressful to have to control it well, and rely on the codes to control the rover accurately.