Components of an autonomous all-terrain vehicle

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to present research conducted into robotic control techniques for a particular all-terrain vehicle (ATV) project. This project covered the design of control circuitry for the ATV's power steering system and power brakes. It also covered the design of the software to decode signals from a remote control that is typically utilized in radio controlled airplanes or helicopters. Finally, the project covered the design of software to operate the control circuitry for the ATV's power steering system and power brakes. Information collected from this project will aid in future robotic projects and robotic courses taught at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte).