The Autopilot Program is a default program built into the VEX IQ Robot Brain so it can be used with the Autopilot build without programming. The Autopilot Program has three modes: Random, Spiral, and Lawnmower.
| Random Mode |  |
Behavior The robot will explore by driving in a straight line. When it encounters an obstacle, it will back up, spin a random amount, and proceed in a new direction. When the Touch LED is tapped or the Color Sensor sees blue, the robot will switch to Spiral Mode. |
| Spiral Mode |  |
The robot will explore by driving in a spiral. When it encounters an obstacle, the robot will drive to a new location and begin to spiral again. When the Touch LED is tapped or the Color Sensor sees green, the robot will switch to Lawnmower Mode. |
| Lawnmower Mode |  |
The robot will explore by driving back and forth as if mowing a lawn. When it encounters an obstacle, it will turn away and proceed in the opposite direction. When the Touch LED is tapped or the Color Sensor sees red, the robot will switch to Random Mode. |
Check that Smart Ports 1-12 have the device listed in the table.
| Smart Port Number | Device |
| 1 | Left Motor Drive |
| 2 | Distance Sensor |
| 3 | Color Sensor |
| 4 | Gyro Sensor |
| 5 | Touch LED |
| 6 | Right Drive Motor |
| 7 | Not Used |
| 8 | Back Left Bumper Switch |
| 9 | Back Right Bumper Switch |
| 10 | Not Used |
| 11 | Not Used |
| 12 | Right Drive Motor |
- Check that Smart Ports 1-12 have the device listed in the table above.
NOTE: To review how to connect devices to Smart Ports properly, click here.
After powering on the Brain, highlight and press the Check button to select Demos.
Highlight and press the Check button to start the Autopilot program.
NOTE: The Brain will alert you if the Smart Ports are missing the proper sensors or motors.
Allow the Autopilot program to control the robot’s behaviors.