HiTechnic Infrared Electronic Ball (IRB1005) i

a versatile tool primarily used in robotics education and competitions. Here’s what it’s designed for and how you can use it effectively:

🤖 Main Uses

1. Robot Soccer / RoboCup Jr & WRO Competitions

• Designed for autonomous robot soccer—teams program EV3 or NXT robots to track and interact with the IR ball, mimicking soccer-style play in robotics competitions.
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2. IR Beacon / Tracking Exercises

• Acts as a beacon that emits pulsed IR signals (unmodulated and at 600 Hz or 1200 Hz), detected by IR seeker sensors up to ~5 m away—even in bright environments.

  Educational & Classroom Activities

  • Great for teaching programming, sensor calibration, and autonomous navigation:

    • Object tracking: Robots learn to find and follow the ball using IR seeker sensors.

    • Sensor calibration: Students practice adjusting IR sensor settings to reliably detect and home in on the ball.

    • Robot navigation challenges: Create maze or pursuit scenarios based on the ball’s position.

    • Feature	Details

      Diameter

      75 mm

      IR LEDs

      20 LEDs for full spherical coverage

      Signal Modes

      Unmodulated, 600 Hz, 1200 Hz pulsed

      Detection Range

      Up to ~5 m

      Power Source

      4 × AAA batteries (not included)

      Purpose

      Robot soccer, beacon tracking, sensor training