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Re: Has anyone ever used a Computer Mouse to locate themselves on the field

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Originally Posted by DonRotolo View Post
(Laser mice don't actually use lasers. And in 2011 "lasers" were not allowed. FWIW.)

Anyway, if this were combined with some distance sensors (I'm thinking ultrasonic) you should be able to recalibrate your position from time to time, when conditions are 'right'. Add odometry and a 2-axis accelerometer and you might be onto something...
Why so many sensors? Im especially interested in the accelerometers, how would you use them? An accelerometer is pretty much useless for tracking given our restrictions (as I'm sure the asker knows), since you needs an impressively accurate attitude value in order to filter out gravity.

EDIT: would laser mice be allowed in the 2011 rules?