Lecture

Thymio: Color Changing Based on Distance

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This lecture covers programming Thymio to change color based on the proximity of obstacles: turning green when no obstacle is nearby, red when an obstacle is close, and blue when the obstacle is further away. The instructor demonstrates adjusting sensitivity settings and explains how to program Thymio to exhibit the desired behavior.

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