Sidewalk-Following Robot

This project features an autonomous robot designed to follow sidewalks using OpenCV for path detection and an Arduino for motor control. The robot uses a webcam for visual input, which is processed on a Windows PC to detect and follow paths, then sends movement commands to the Arduino via USB serial. The motors are controlled to steer and drive the robot along the sidewalk.

Features:

• Open-source C++ code for path detection using OpenCV.
• Arduino-controlled movement via serial communication.
• Easy-to-upload INO file to Arduino for motor control.
• Designed for autonomous operation with continuous movement.
• Utilizes webcam video input to follow sidewalks in real time.

📋 Setup Instructions:

1. Install OpenCV for C++ on your Windows PC. Follow this guide to install OpenCV.

2. Clone the repository and navigate to the project folder:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/sidewalk-following-robot.git
   cd sidewalk-following-robot
   

Then compile and run the C++ code: bash g++ -o sidewalk_follower main.cpp pkg-config --cflags --libs opencv4 ./sidewalk_follower

📋 Arduino Instructions:

Requirements: Arduino UNO R3, obv a cable

1. Install IDE https://docs.arduino.cc/software/ preferrably the GUI client

2. Upload .ino file click the upload button dumahh

3. Start UNO start your arduino and run the code.

License 📜

This project is licensed under the BSD-3-Clause License - see the LICENSE file for details. 📄

Support 💬

If you have any questions, suggestions, or need assistance, please open an issue to connect! 🤝