Autonomous Solar Vehicle

Overview

Designed and built a solar-powered Arduino vehicle with sonar, line detection, and a servo-driven mechanism to complete multi-stage navigation tasks on a complex track.

Highlights

• Integrated solar charging, sensor fusion, and closed-loop control logic
• Implemented line-following, obstacle avoidance, and pickup routines
• Adapted solar charge controllers built for lead-acid and lithium-ion cells to safely charge the robot's NiMH packs
• Validated performance in repeated run-throughs with consistent task completion

Metrics

• Multi-stage obstacle course completed end-to-end
• Solar-charged power system with onboard sensor suite

Leadership & Impact

• Led system integration across power, sensing, and control subsystems
• Validated real-world performance through repeated test runs

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