Electronically controlled automatic traffic follower system for cars using active range finders
Date of Publication
1994
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
Subject Categories
Digital Circuits
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Abstract/Summary
The project is an electronic driver in a traffic situation. The car being used is equipped with front-mounted ultrasonic sensors to detect distance of other cars. This information is sent to the data-acquisition board and into the computer. Data from the sensors will determine whether the car will accelerate, decelerate, steer, or come to a full stop via dc motors coupled to the accelerator, brake, clutch, and steering mechanisms. Feedback mechanisms using stepper motors as shaft-encoders are used to monitor the motors positions. A high-level language was used in the creation of the accompanying software. The system will opt to follow the car in front, and will steer depending on how close the cars to the sides are. If both sides are too close to the car, the system will activate the brakes to a full stop. This condition also occurs when the car in front is too close.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06507
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
75 leaves; Computer print-out.
Keywords
Electronic traffic control; Remote sensing; Digital control systems; Traffic estimation; Optical range finders; Automobiles -- Electronic equipment; Electronics in transportation; Automobile driving -- Steering
Recommended Citation
Antenor, B. V., Buan, N. G., Tan, J. L., & Tiglao, J. P. (1994). Electronically controlled automatic traffic follower system for cars using active range finders. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/7218
