Arduino Robot Car
An Arduino-powered smart robot car designed to demonstrate embedded systems, robotics, and IoT fundamentals. The project integrates motor control, ultrasonic obstacle detection, and Bluetooth communication, allowing the vehicle to navigate autonomously or be controlled remotely through a custom Java application developed using Apache NetBeans IDE.
Project Overview
The Arduino Robot Car was developed as a practical embedded systems project to explore the integration of hardware and software in robotics. It combines sensors, actuators, and wireless communication to create a responsive mobile robot capable of detecting obstacles and receiving commands from a smartphone.
The project provided hands-on experience in microcontroller programming, electronic circuit design, motor control, and Bluetooth communication while showcasing the fundamentals of autonomous robotic systems.
Arduino Robot Car Wiring Diagram
Bluetooth Remote Control
Control the robot wirelessly using a custom-built Java application. Users can move the vehicle forward, backward, left, and right in real time via Bluetooth communication.
Obstacle Detection
The robot continuously monitors its surroundings using an ultrasonic distance sensor to detect obstacles and prevent collisions during navigation.
Key Features
Autonomous Navigation
Implements basic obstacle avoidance logic that enables the robot to make movement decisions automatically without continuous user intervention in version 2.0.
Embedded System Design
Developed using Arduino with efficient embedded programming to manage sensor readings, motor control, and communication simultaneously.
System Architecture & Logic
The Arduino microcontroller receives commands either from the Bluetooth module or from the obstacle detection algorithm. Based on sensor readings and user input, the controller operates the motor driver to control the movement of the robot.
Hardware Integration
- Arduino Uno (Central Microcontroller)
- HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor
- L298N Motor Driver
- HC-05 Bluetooth Module
- SG90 Servo Motor
- DC Geared Motors
- Robot Chassis Kit
- Rechargeable 18650 Battery Pack
Software Stack
- Arduino IDE
- Embedded C / Arduino C++
- Apache NetBeans IDE (Bluetooth Controller App)
Video Demonstration
Watch the robot car navigating autonomously and being controlled remotely via the Bluetooth application.
Details
- Project Type Embedded Systems
- Category Robotics & IoT
- Platform Arduino
- Language Arduino C/C++
- Status Completed
- Development Individual Project