The most reliable way for the robot to perform tasks on the mat is to use sensor feedback, using color, light, touch and gyro sensors. 
It’s more complicated but a good combination of mechanical and programming solutions will give the most reliable solutions

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> On Nov 10, 2019, at 10:03 AM, Skip Morrow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> The most reliable and repeatable way to move from point to point is to use mechanics wherever you can. Wall following is a great example. This year wall following is difficult, but it is possible. 
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> Also, try looking for things on the mission model itself that lends itself to helping the robot. We like to make funnels for our attachments to help align the robot to a mission model. See the high-resolution photograph I have a attached :)
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> Remember, the most reliable solution will almost always be a mechanical solution. Look for the very best possible mechanical solution and then start programming.
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>> On Sat, Nov 9, 2019 at 10:13 PM Leyla Nazhand-Ali <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> Good evening,
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>> As a rookie coach, I have a general question for the community: what is the most reliable and repeatable way to go from point A to point B using Ev3 (FLL robot)?
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>> I know there is a method to use actual motor rotation counts. I also know we can use a gyro sensor. Any advantages or disadvantages for each of these methods?
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>> We have two related problems: 1) our navigation program doesn’t behave similarly a few days later or on a different table. 2) a backup robot we built doesn’t run the same programs in a similar way to our original robot even on the same table and almost the same time. In other words, our solutions are not robust. 
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>> I know this is a very broad question that probably touches upon various topics. However, I appreciate if the other coaches point me to good resources or share their wisdom with me. 
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>> Thanks,
>> Leyla
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