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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 !!!