GestroCar

Mentor

Tyler Wells (Class of 2025)

Members

Jijun Niu – Computer Engineering Student

Current Status

IN PROGRESS (5%)

Project Overview

This project focuses on building a car that can be remotely controlled using hand gestures.

ducational Value Added

• Robot Design

• Communication & Controls

• Embedded Systems

• CAD Design

• PCB Design

Tasks

• Research components – Due 09/07/2025

• (More tasks to be added)

Design Decisions

This prototype serves as an entry point into robotics. Two potential directions for future development are:

1. Using drone propellers instead of motors.

2. Applying computer vision on the motor system to automatically avoid obstacles.

Design Misc

Current Rubric

• Removable and rechargeable batteries providing at least 10 minutes of operation

• Ability to detect slight hand gestures and respond accordingly

Future Developments

• Ability to climb stairs

• Mobile app remote control

• Distance warning bracelet

• Solar panel power integration

Steps for Documenting the Design Process

Block diagram

Components list

CAD design of car frame

Wiring diagram

Breadboard testing

PCB design

Weekly GitHub updates

Bill of Materials (BOM) + Component Cost

4 × Motors

Motor Driver

Raspberry Pi 5

Raspberry Pi Camera

Battery

Servo Motor

Ultrasonic Sensor

Timeline

Fall 2024: Brainstorm design ideas, conduct background research, establish success criteria, build, and test prototypes. Spring 2025: Motor connection and further integration.

Useful Links

inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvK2ZQbMn8o