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KSU T-Rover STEM Kit

The Kennesaw State University T-Rover STEM Kit is a GPS-waypoint following robotic platform. The STEM kit development was commissioned by T-Mobile in August 2020, and completed by the Intelligent Mobile Device Lab @ KSU in April 2021. The STEM kit is open for all users that would like to learn more about connected autononous vehicles, or who would like to build a low-cost GPS-based path following robot. The STEM kit can be assembled for $600 - $1,200 (download the latest Bill Of Materials).

Requirements

  • GPS-RTK Base Station (either DIY or locally available)
  • Android smartphone with:
  • +cellular data access
  • +Wi-Fi hotspot capability
  • Google Play Account to purchase: USB Serial Port to TCP/IP Socket, UDP (or similar app)
  • 3D printer for phone holder

Demo

Demo of T-Rover STEM Kit

1. Overview (16min 52s)

Overview

2. What is an RC Car? (7min 25s)

Overview

3. Assemble the Hardware (9min 54s)

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4. Connect the wires (9min 43s)

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4. Install the Smartphone Applications (4min 29s)

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5. Configure the Smartphone Applications

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6. Download the T-Rover Software for the Raspberry Pi

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7. Download the T-Rover Software for the Smartphone

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8. Complete Set-up and Run

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9. Let's look at the code!

Coming soon!

Acknowledgements

  • Jim Song
  • James Tharpe
  • Dr. Billy Kihei
  • Hakeem Wilson
  • Tyler Davison
  • Mahbod Omidi
  • Keisteria Battle
  • Devansh Singh
  • Muhammad Arshad
  • The Intelligent Mobile Device Lab @ KSU