RFID Based Synchronized Line Following Multiple Vehicles.
Recent mobilization and transportation system in an industrial complex or in an office building is very difficult, generally still using manual operated system. It has weaknesses in operation time, precision and operator/user Authorization. One of the available solution is to use AGV (Automated Guid
2025-06-28 16:34:49 - Adil Khan
RFID Based Synchronized Line Following Multiple Vehicles.
Project Area of Specialization Electrical/Electronic EngineeringProject SummaryRecent mobilization and transportation system in an industrial complex or in an office building is very difficult, generally still using manual operated system. It has weaknesses in operation time, precision and operator/user Authorization. One of the available solution is to use AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) robot systems, one of the example of this system is line-follower robot. The RFID based multiple vehicles have wide range of applications. Mostly it is used in the sorting process or in ware house industry where the packages are taken from one point to another through these vehicles.
This Project consist of simultaneously synchronized different line following robots by giving them their respective algorithms. The LFRs follow their own path which is given by the server. The robot will start moving from their source terminal to destination by following the predefined path. The algorithms of the each robot are made in such a way that they avoid the collision. They communicate with each other through the server and design the path in a matrix way.
The robots are designed to detect different RFID tags which are represent on different routes, and restrict the operator authorization. To detect lines, robot is equipped with Infrared sensor, and RFID-based identification/authorization system. Output of the system is robot movement, so the robot can follow the guide lines.
Project ObjectivesThe main objective of this project is to design the RFID based synchronized vehicles which are automatically operated and shows the real time monitoring on the server.
Project Implementation MethodThe vehicles are controlled with the RASBERRY PIE. The RFID are used to check the current location of the vehicles and travels through that point to its destination.
Firstly the starting and ending point of the robots will be given on the server and with respect to that position they will generate the path for different vehicles on the ros simulator. The feedback of the motors is also controlled by the server to avoid the collision between two vehicles likewise if two vehicles have the same destination they will create the different path for it and feedback the motor accordingly. The RFID tag detects the current position of the vehicles. Each rfid tag have their specific unique ID. The rfid sends the data back to the controller and then the controller will decide whether the vehicle have to move right, left or straight. The rfid tag is placed on every intersection of panaflex and by detecting different tags it will reach to its final point.
Benefits of the Project- These vehicles are mainly used in the warehouse industry.
- It can be used for the sorting of different objects.
- It can be used in logistics industry.
The technical details is that the desired location is given by the ROS and it will generate the path for different robots and send them to their respective vehicles. They detect the current location of the vehicle and move according to the given ID of RID tag.
The whole system is having capability to be controlled by the web. The real time monitoring of all vehicles can be observed through ROS simulator. The current location of vehicle can be sensed by RFID tag and will be uploaded to the server through WIFI module .obstacles are avoided by the vehicle and make the other shortest path to reach their particular destinations.
Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemType of Industry IT , Transportation Technologies Internet of Things (IoT), RoboticsSustainable Development Goals Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureRequired Resources| Item Name | Type | No. of Units | Per Unit Cost (in Rs) | Total (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total in (Rs) | 60534 | |||
| micro controller(Rasberry pie) | Equipment | 3 | 6600 | 19800 |
| LIPO battery | Equipment | 3 | 3400 | 10200 |
| RFID transmitter | Equipment | 3 | 250 | 750 |
| DC gear motors | Equipment | 6 | 1500 | 9000 |
| LFR Chassis | Equipment | 3 | 800 | 2400 |
| Panaflex | Equipment | 1 | 2500 | 2500 |
| QTR_8RC IR tracking module | Equipment | 6 | 700 | 4200 |
| Motor Drives | Equipment | 3 | 250 | 750 |
| rfid tags | Equipment | 50 | 30 | 1500 |
| Connectors | Equipment | 150 | 5 | 750 |
| encoder | Equipment | 6 | 400 | 2400 |
| LIPO battery | Miscellaneous | 1 | 3400 | 3400 |
| QTR_8RC IR tracking module | Miscellaneous | 2 | 700 | 1400 |
| motor drive | Miscellaneous | 2 | 250 | 500 |
| ESP-12E | Miscellaneous | 2 | 492 | 984 |