Navigation Tool - Pothole Detector

B. Vijayalakshmi*, Pappu Sonu**
*-** Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, GVP College of Engineering, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Periodicity:June - August'2021
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jele.11.4.17158

Abstract

The paper discusses a prototype of an ultrasonic pothole detector that was created as a component of a navigation system for vehicles, as well as for blind and visually impaired individuals. Using a single ultrasonic source and an array of microphones, the detector measures the time elapsed between issuing an ultrasound pulse and getting a rejected signal to compute the distance to an obstacle. The obstacle detector was put through a series of tests to ensure that it worked as intended and that it could detect a wide variety of obstructions. The results demonstrate that the majority of obstacles can be detected and recognized. The obstacle detector under consideration provides complete coverage of the safety zone in front of the users.

Keywords

Pothole Detector, Ultrasonic Sensor, Obstacle Detection, Navigation Tool.

How to Cite this Article?

Vijayalakshmi, B., and Sonu, P. (2021). Navigation Tool - Pothole Detector. i-manager's Journal on Electronics Engineering, 11(4), 18-27. https://doi.org/10.26634/jele.11.4.17158

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