Autonomous Self Driving Solar Race Car

The autonomous driving system designed can make steering calculations using a proportional-integral-derivative controller and a servo motor. The system uses a GPS to detect its position in real time. These components, in combination with a lidar and linear actuator, allow the system to detect objects in its front view and stop accordingly to avoid collisions. The user is also able to deactivate and turn off the system with a kill switch. An Arduino Mega microcontroller controls the system. The kit manufactured allows a solar-powered go-kart to drive autonomously. There are plans to integrate this kit into the Racing the Sun competition.