It is very important to unit-test our sensors so we know their capabilities and how they work. This will probably be an easy introductory task for someone who will later help the software team.

1. Unit test the laser range finder (LRF)
- Go through the datasheet and understand exactly how this sensor works.
- Power it up, and make sure you can get data from it.
- Use the visual software included, then read the raw data and understand it.
- Test the sensor in various conditions (sunlight, darkness, etc) and see when/how it fails.

2. Unit test the camera
- Put the camera in a "realistic" scenario and determine the range at which it can see pylons.
- Determine if the viewing angle of the camera is sufficient.
-- If not, then source and buy a better camera.

Rehman