Working with two other undergraduate students, we developed an autonomous driveway-cleaning robot. This device incorporated obstacle detection and collision avoidance for static and dynamic obstacles in an attempt to safely remove driveway debris.
Obstacle_avoidance_demo.mp4An exploded view of the custom 3D printed nozzle, LiDAR sensor, HSV camera, and internal electronics can be seen in the figures below.
My role in this project was to design and 3D print the nozzle, the writing of the collision avoidance program, and to test/troubleshoot the final product. As seen in the video at the top of the page, the Leaf Blower Roomba was a success!