Robot Navigation with GPSProblem BackgroundNeeds StatementGoalsTechnical ResourcesDesign ConstraintsEnvironmental & Societal ImpactProposed DesignSlide 9Design ValidationDesign Validation Cont.Slide 12Economic AnalysisTime ChartManagementRobot Navigationwith GPSKris Horn, Chris Foley, Richard Neil Pittman, Michael WillisProblem BackgroundPurpose:Design and construct a vehicle capable navigating to a sequence of path points Learn how to integrate components including GPS, compass, and vehicle into working system.Needs StatementProvide vehicle capable of following a specified pathProvide a platform that can be used for:Information Gathering Remote PresenceEnvironmental SurveyProvide learning experience for TeamGoalsInterface micro controller with GPS & RC vehicle Vehicle will be sturdy enough to cover mostly flat terrain while carrying a payload of electronic equipment including the GPS. Vehicle will be able to establish its own location on earth and use information from the GPS to navigate to a user defined point. Vehicle will be able to follow a path of points provided by the user.Technical Resourceswww.navtechgps.comGPS optionwww.junun.org/MarkIIIControl board documentationwww.oopic.comDocumentation of Micro controllerhttp://studentweb.tulane.edu/~jreasorProject similar oursDesign ConstraintsBudgetMust be cost effectiveTimeDeadline End of SemesterTechnical ScopeApproach may not be too challenging for team to complete before deadlineEnvironmental & Societal ImpactEffects on WarfareUsed for mine detectionRemoving humans from dangerSafety & Environmental ConcernsMinimalCareful Path selection to prevent collisionProper disposal of battery packsProper Maintenance of electrical componentsProposed DesignGPS Receiver/CompassMicrocontroller Hobby RC TruckProposed DesignDesign ValidationGarmin 15L Wired Gps 1. Small2. Affordable3. Accurate 15 m•Garmin Remote AntennaDesign Validation Cont.Stampede Monster Truck1.) Large2.) Affordable3.) SimpleTS-025 Electronic Magnetic CompassDesign Validation Cont.Mark III Controller Board Kit (OOPic Version)1.) User Friendly2.) Affordable 3.) Object OrientedEconomic AnalysisStampede Monster Truck154.99TS-025 Electronic Compass45.00Mark III Electronic Board Kit49.00GPS Module + Antenna99.95 + 69.95Subtotal ≈ $420.00Time ChartManagementKris Horn : GPS and hardware integration.Chris Foley: Software design, budget, procurement of parts.Neil Pittman: PIC Microcontroller specialist and hardware design.Michael Willis: Software design, board
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