CHROMATIC TRAILBLAZER

25th November, 2008

University of Florida,Department of Electrical & Computer

Engineering,Intelligent Machine Design Lab (EEL 5666)

Presented by:Vivek Anand

ECE Department

A Quick Overview Autonomous robot

Object Tracking Robot

Maintains a fixed distance from object

Avoids obstacles in way

Integrates Image Processing & Machine Intelligence

ACTUATION

2-Wheeled Drive

DC Motors are used for powering the rear wheels

System also involves the motor driver and opto-isolator set

2 castor wheels in front for support.

OBSTACLE AVOIDANCE

Ultrasonic Sensors – SRF05

2 Sonars are used

Calibrated for keeping a safe distance from any object.

OBJECT TRACKING

Video Capture

Object Tracking Program

Transfer of Location

VIDEO CAPTURE

Wireless Camera

Wireless Receiver

AV USB Adapter

OBJECT TRACKING PROGRAM

Uses the concept of kernel tracking.

Written in C program with the use of Open CV libraries.

Displays the video received from the capture device.

Takes input from the user for the object to be tracked.

TRANSFER OF LOCATION

Bluetooth System

Object tracking program writes the location on the COM port where bluetooth usb is connected.

Bluetooth module connected serially to the Atmega board receives the data.

THANK YOU !!!