GoCar U

Project Title

GoCar U

Project Area of Specialization Shared EconomyProject Summary

It is basically a car-sharing company where the user can book a car from a remote location and drive it, and then the user will leave the car whenever their work is done. To book a car and drive it, the user has to go to the car and unlock it and use it.

We create an android based application that enables the user to book a vehicle for a certain time frame, use the vehicle and park it safely within the city.

Project Objectives

1. Create an app for users where they don't have to face the hassle of renting vehicles for the commute.

2. Once the user is done with his commute, he/she can park the vehicle anywhere within the city.

3. This reduces the waiting time, which is the main factor in other taxi apps.

Project Implementation Method

1. the First step will be the collection of requirements of the application and the embedded system.

2. Then we the designing of embedded systems and mobile applications will go hand in hand.

3. Once the embedded system is ready, we will be working on the server's development.

4. The embedded system will be linked to the server. Its job is to provide the vehicle's location to the server continuously.

5. Once this is done, we will resume our work on the application.

6. Lastly, testing will be done to ensure there are no flaws.
 

Benefits of the Project

Driving on Karachi's streets is a very hectic task and especially the parking of cars, so our project will reduce the hassle of the people as it makes their commute easy and saves time for them as they don't have to worry about their vehicles' parking. It also helps in the economy as it brings job opportunities for the people. 

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

1st Deliverable: Embedded System
- An embedded system will be made to constantly send its current location to the server using the GSM module, which would also be connected to the Arduino.

- The system will also be responsible for locking and unlocking the vehicle. This will be handled once the server validates the user.

2nd Deliverable: Android Application
The application will consist of the following features:

-Login/Sign Up.
-Integration of Google Maps APIs.
-Showing near by available cars using users' current location.
-Real-Time car location tracking.
-Booking car for a specific time slot.
-Integration of a QR code Reader, which will be used to unlock the car.
-Setting up Payment getaway.
-Booking History.

 

Final Deliverable of the Project Hardware SystemCore Industry TransportationOther Industries IT , Petroleum , Transportation Core Technology Shared EconomyOther Technologies Shared EconomySustainable Development Goals Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	27050
Server Domain & Hosting	Equipment	2	5000	10000
Google API key	Equipment	1	2600	2600
Arduino Mega	Equipment	1	1350	1350
GPS module	Equipment	1	600	600
GSM module	Equipment	2	950	1900
Relays(two on a board)	Equipment	1	400	400
Jumper wires	Equipment	20	10	200
PTA approval of GSM modules	Equipment	2	1500	3000
Documentation Printing	Miscellaneous	1	2000	2000
Misc	Miscellaneous	1	5000	5000