Self Driving Bot

A comprehensive robot control system featuring an Arduino-based robot and a JavaFX-based control dashboard. This project demonstrates the integration of embedded systems with high-level software for real-time control and monitoring.

🎥 Demo

self-driving-bot.mp4

🚀 Features

• State Machine Architecture: The robot is controlled by a state machine that manages the different modes of operation.
• WiFi Control: wirelessly control the robot using a custom communication protocol (HTTP + TCP).
• Modes of Operation:
  • Manual Control: Drive the robot using the GUI or keyboard.
  • Line Following: Autonomous line tracking using IR sensors.
  • Maze Solving: Algorithms to navigate and solve mazes.
  • Obstacle Avoidance: Autonomous obstacle avoidance using Ultrasonic sensor.
  • Autonomous Maneuvers: The robot can perform a series of autonomous maneuvers using its encoders and sensors.
• Real-time Telemetry: Visualize sensor data (UltraSonic, IR) and odometry in real-time.
• GUI Dashboard: A user-friendly JavaFX interface for control and monitoring.

🛠️ Technology Stack

• Hardware: Arduino (with WiFi support), DC Motors, Encoders, IR Sensors, Ultrasonic Sensor.
• Firmware: C++ (Arduino).
• Software: Java 17+, JavaFX, Maven.

📋 Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

1. Java Development Kit (JDK) 17 or higher.
2. Maven (for building and running the Java application).
3. Arduino IDE (for uploading code to the robot).

💻 Installation & Setup

1. Hardware Setup (Arduino)

1. Open the Arduino/Main/Main.ino file in the Arduino IDE.
2. Connect your Arduino board to your computer.
3. Install necessary libraries (e.g., WiFi101).
4. Upload the sketch to your board.

2. Software Setup (Java App)

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Skpml/Self-Driving-Bot.git
   cd self-driving-bot-main

2. Clean and build the project:

   mvn clean install

🎮 How to Run

1. Start the Robot: Power on your Arduino robot. Ensure it creates or joins the expected WiFi network.
2. Run the Dashboard: Open a terminal in the project root and run:

   mvn javafx:run

3. Connect: Use the GUI to connect to the robot's IP address and start controlling it!

📂 Project Structure

• Arduino/: Contains all Arduino firmware code.
• src/main/java: Source code for the JavaFX application.
• src/main/resources: FXML files and assets for the GUI.
• pom.xml: Maven project configuration.