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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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Tagged camera, direction, image processing, intersection, mechanical, overhead
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Direction Detection Algorithm
For detecting the direction the robot is travelling, we use a reflectance sensor. The sensor returns 0V if it sees a white surface, and a higher voltage value if it sees a black surface. The program uses an external interrupt. … Continue reading
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Tagged algorithm, detection, direction, line sensor, photo sensor, software
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