NASA NYCRI 2006 Autonomous Vehicle Control System

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NASA NYCRI 2006Autonomous Vehicle Control System

• Advisor Dr. Haim Baruh
• Mentor Lucian Iorga
• Researcher Christopher Bussetti

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An Autonomous Vehicle

• How it works
• The camera from the follower vehicle tracks the 3
  red targets on the lead vehicle (which is a
  remote control car).
• Transfers coordinates to the onboard PIC micro
  computer via serial connection.
• The computer controls the motor and the steering.
• The Bluetooth wireless antenna sends control data
  to laptop computer for monitoring at Rutgers.

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The Development of the Autonomous Robot

• Platform development
• Use of a Rutgers MAE undergraduate design
• Repairs and improvements
• Modifications
• The development of a control law
• Need a robust control law
• Test new approach towards robust control
  developed at Rutgers MAE

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Project stages and responsibilities

• Modifications of the steering mechanism
• Change control of steering
• Implement new robust control law
• Build a second follower car

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The New and Improved Vehicle

• Choose new hardware
• A similar computer will be used
• Rotating camera
• Voltage regulator
• Modify chassis
• Building a camera turret
• Mount electronics on chassis

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Thank you