Flocking algorithm using Sphero

Abstract

Flocking Animation and Modelling Environment (FAME) is a library that provides simulation and control of flocks of agents. The flocking behaviour and mechanisms have been demonstrated in software simulations such as Unity or Android applications. This project displays the application of FAME in hardware instead. The Sphero is a Bluetooth-controlled robot developed by Orbotix. A Node.js program is developed to control multiple Spheros in a flock. They are made to move in accordance to coordinates prescribed by Crowd Simulation API, a Unity plugin which directly uses the FAME library to determine flocking behaviour.