Design Of a Software Based Platform of An Intelligent , Autonomous Multi sensor Robocar

Abstract

The Robocar is an autonomous car that combines obstacle avoidance with path tracking capability all in one package. The Robocar patrols a given target track while avoiding obstacles on its way. Once an obstacle is detected, the Robocar is reversed for a specific time and changes its direction and moves forward .All the processing is done in real time on a remote computer using OPENCV. The vehicle is equipped with ultra-sonic sensor that scans the path for the obstacles on its way and a wireless CCTV camera for path tracking .The on-board electronics are controlled by a PIC microcontroller .The Robocar utilizes sonar for measuring the distance of obstacle thus providing obstacle avoidance. It includes the design and development of a cost-effective, reliable, un-manned and intelligent obstacle detection system that detects dangers on the road and suggests a course of action. The system qualifies path-tracking, obstacle detection and classification and in-time decision making.