Laser-Based Forward Collision-Prevention System

The team’s objective is to design and build a laser-based collision-prevention system to prevent the forward collision of a radio-controlled car. The system relies on the analog signal provided by an optical laser detector. The laser functions in a controlled environment and detects objects in its forward path. The analog signal from the laser detector is processed, digitally converted, and sent to a microcontroller. Software in the microcontroller analyzes the data and determines whether the radio-controlled vehicle should brake. The design could be used in automobile, aircraft or other safety applications.