Item 1 – I/O

Sufficient output to be “interesting”

• Motors – move, dance, wiggle
• Audio – At least beeps and boops,  possibly recorded audio, but no extra audio hardware (like mp3 decoders)
• RGB LED Eyes – Maybe even moveable (if I have extra time on my hands)

Sufficient input to be interactive

• Location sensing – using dual color sensors and a colored mat
• Light sensors – need to know when it’s dark out, follow a light or find a dark corner
• IR obstacle detection – don’t want to bump into stuff
• IR homing sensor – to find the recharge station
• Hall Effect Sensors – locate and play with toys
• Capacitive touch sensing – how else is it going to know when it’s being petted?

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