RobotForge

Courses From Blink to Bot — ESP32-S3 robotics with the Fre…

Lesson 8 · ~28 min · 🔒 Subscriber

Sensor fusion — closing the loop

Combine ultrasonic distance with encoder odometry into a robot that knows where it is and where the obstacle is.


This lesson is in production. The arc below outlines what it will cover. Arc Dead reckoning from wheel encoders; the drift problem; using the HC-SR04 as a periodic correction; a state estimator small enough to fit on the S3; testing your fusion code in the browser simulator before burning real motor wear. Subscribed already? Your dashboard will show the lesson the moment it's published — no email required. Aiming for one new lesson per week; the full course will be complete within 8 weeks of launch.

🔒 Subscriber lesson

Unlock this lesson + the entire course

The Subscriber plan is $49/month and includes every paid course on RobotForge — present and future. Cancel anytime from your billing portal.

Already subscribed? Sign in above.

Want a taste first? Try the free preview lessons in this course.