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Overhead Camera

The overhead camera program uses image processing to detect the large triangle atop the robot. The triangle’s shape makes it easy to determine which way the robot is facing. The detection program first filters out all other objects. Then calculates the position … Continue reading

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Overhead Camera

Our robot also uses data from another source: an overhead camera suspended above the intersection of the course. The data from this camera is only used when the car is in the intersection. It uses image processing to detect the … Continue reading

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Laser Detection Algorithm

The laser sensor program is run on a laptop, not in the microcontroller. The API is Matlab. In Matlab, the Image Processing Toolbox and the Image Acquisition Toolbox are the main tools for this algorithm. Using the Image Acquisition Toolbox, … Continue reading

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