Welcome to the Mars Robot Code Challenge repository! This project simulates the movement of a robot on a Mars-like plateau, processing commands to move the robot and turn it left or right. The goal is to execute the robot's commands while staying within the boundaries of the plateau.
- Define a plateau grid for the robot to navigate with optional boundary enforcement.
- Simulate a robot's movement, turning, and stopping.
- Input command sequences to control the robot.
- Prevent the robot from falling off the plateau when boundaries are enabled.
To run this project, ensure you have the following installed:
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Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/illmatix/Code-Challenge-Mars-Robot-11-25-2024.git cd Code-Challenge-Mars-Robot-11-25-2024 -
Install dependencies:
npm install
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Run the application:
npm start
Run the program using:
npm start
You will be prompted to define boundary enforcement:
- Enable boundaries: Enter yes to enforce boundaries, and then specify the maximum boundary limit for both axes.
- Disable boundaries: Enter no to allow the robot to move without restrictions.
The program accepts the following commands, which can be entered in lowercase or uppercase:
- L: Turn the robot left.
- R: Turn the robot right.
- M: Move the robot forward in its current direction.
- ?: Display help instructions.
- Q: Quit the program.
Additionally, pressing CTRL-C will shut down the program.
src/: Contains the main application logic.tests/: Unit tests for the application.package.json: Dependency and script management.
npm start: Run the main program.npm test: Execute unit tests.
Run the tests to verify functionality:
npm test- Add support for multiple robots.
- Implement obstacle detection on the plateau.
- Extend the command set for more complex behaviors.
- Improve error handling for invalid inputs.
Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your proposed changes.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
For questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out via the repository issues page. Happy coding! 🚀