The MQP improved on the computer vision and object detection systems, installed a server-controlled throttle, and added safety features and kill switches, for an existing autonomous vehicle based on a 1995 golf cart. Our team upgraded existing power systems to make the cart self-sustaining, even when in motion. The team upgraded wiring gauges and used terminals, shrink wrap, and solder to secure connections between components. All additions were properly mounted for safety and ease of access. This platform is prepared for future teams to develop software, add better control on steering and braking, and use the autonomous vehicle for various user applications.

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Creator

• Figuereo-Supraner, Calvin Leon
• Long, Patrick Luby
• Cederberg, Kyle James
• Dall'Orso, Rebecca A

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042717-112204

Advisor

• Wyglinski, Alexander

Year

• 2017

Date created

• 2017-04-27

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• Worcester

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Electrical & Computer Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright