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Mars Rover-Landing Challenge

Mars Rover-Landing Challenge

2 Labs

Code the 123 Robot Rover to detect obstacles and clear the landing area for a Mars landing.

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Detect Obstacles

Lab 1

Detect Obstacles

Total Time: 40 minutes

Create a project where the 123 Robot Rover drives until it detects an obstacle on the Mars landing area.

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Clear the Landing Area

Lab 2

Clear the Landing Area

Total Time: 40 minutes

Code the 123 Robot Rover to clear the entire Mars landing area of obstacles.

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