Things I know I will need to do:
- Compile the MINIX kernel for the microcontroller in question (if this hasn't already been done)
- Familiarise myself with the appropriate toolchain (e.g. GCC)
- Learn about device drivers
- Learn assembler appropriate to the microcontroller I opt to use
- Develop device drivers specific to the hardware I'll be using
- Implement basic reactive programs to prove that the robot works
- Attempt to use A.I. methods to create a planning agent for the robot
- Document everything I do and learn
- Not accidentally (or otherwise) create Skynet
