Solar Powered Three-Dimensional Mapping and Dimensional Parameter computer for distance calculations and cloning Architecture Using LIDAR

Project Title

Solar Powered Three-Dimensional Mapping and Dimensional Parameter computer for distance calculations and cloning Architecture Using LIDAR

Project Area of Specialization Augmented and Virtual RealityProject Summary

The main objective of this project is to scan the reality around us and bring this 3D scanned data into the computer so that we can use this information in multiple field of life. These fields cover the architecture department where we can scan a building’s architecture and use its dimensional parameters in order to clone that building again, this is much more time saving then measuring each and every wall manually by measuring tape. This project also covers the field of gaming where we can scan an area and form its 3D map which is then used in a gaming environment similar to that of we have scanned. There is another field related to this project which is map used for self-driving cars. In order to achieve our goal, we will use LIDAR scanner, this scanner sends and receives light pulses similar to that of RADAR where we use sound, but in LIDAR the data received is more precise and accurate. We will rotate this scanner in 360 degree using servos motors to move the sensor in x-y-z axis. After receiving the data, it will be wirelessly brought to the computer system and the remaining computation will be done there. The data will be used to create multiple points in 3D space using their x-y-z position and a 3D plot will be generated. This 3D plot will than be used to measure the distance between two points in space and the same parameters are also used for drawing game environments and for distance calculator for self-driving cars. To save energy we will use Solar panel for powering this lead to make this device work in remote locations.

The main objective of this project is to scan the reality around us and bring this 3D scanned data into the computer so that we can use this information in multiple field of life. These fields cover the architecture department where we can scan a building’s architecture and use its dimensional parameters in order to clone that building again, this is much more time saving then measuring each and every wall manually by measuring tape. This project also covers the field of gaming where we can scan an area and form its 3D map which is then used in a gaming environment similar to that of we have scanned. There is another field related to this project which is map used for self-driving cars. In order to achieve our goal, we will use LIDAR scanner, this scanner sends and receives light pulses similar to that of RADAR where we use sound, but in LIDAR the data received is more precise and accurate. We will rotate this scanner in 360 degree using servos motors to move the sensor in x-y-z axis. After receiving the data, it will be wirelessly brought to the computer system and the remaining computation will be done there. The data will be used to create multiple points in 3D space using their x-y-z position and a 3D plot will be generated. This 3D plot will than be used to measure the distance between two points in space and the same parameters are also used for drawing game environments and for distance calculator for self-driving cars. To save energy we will use Solar panel for powering this lead to make this device work in remote locations.

Project Objectives

• Understanding theories and their implementations in solving real life problems to achieve the worthiest goal.
• To grasp the practical knowledge associated with LIDAR.
• To implement LIDAR for Mapping the three-dimensional map of the surrounding.
• To develop understanding of Embedding system Programming.
• To work on where we can replace Labor power to measure the architectures.
• To understand working of LIDAR sensors and Servos.
• Understanding the working and interfacing of LIDAR with microcontrollers in order to obtain value for mapping on a computer based software.
• Problem formulation and identification of variables.
• Design of hardware setup for Three-Dimensional Mapping and Dimensional Parameter computer for distance calculations for cloning Architecture Using LIDAR.
• Installation of LIDAR sensors to read the distance of object from the origin and use these values to create a point in 3-D space.

Project Implementation Method

• First, we are going to design the hardware for the project which will consist of the hardware components given as below:

• LIDAR Scanner
• Motor Servos (Stepper in case of more precise values)
• Microcontroller for computation and controlling the hardware
• WIFI modules in order to fast communication between the hardware and the computer system
• Computer for using that data to be processed in according to the requirement.
• Other thing according to the need with the passage of time

Benefits of the Project

Direct Beneficiaries:

This project will provide the FYP students hands on experience on software and making electrical connections, working with LIDAR sensors, Servos, WIFI modules, learning the hardware interfacing with Microcontroller.

Some other beneficiaries are following:

• Measuring the infrastructures using 3D map of the environment.
• Self-driving car.
• Maps designing for 3D Games.

Indirect beneficiaries:

• System can be used to train students data analyzing related to 3D mapping.
• It can be used as a trainer in 3D data processing and Instrumentation labs or training Institutes.
• Future work can be done to enhance functionality of the machine.
• Prototype can be used for Research purposes.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The system hardware software integrated system consists of Sensor and motor which will work together in order to develop a 3D scanning device which will be used to scan huge infrastructure and architectures. The LIDAR sensor gives the values from the point to origin and x y z axis and are calculated using the position of motors. These values are sent to the computer system using the WIFI transmission and these values will then be used to render the image on to the computer. This 3D map will be used to measure the distance between two points in the space or to be more precise the distance or measurement of the architecture being scanned.

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemType of Industry Education , Energy , Manufacturing , Transportation , Others Technologies Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented & Virtual Reality, OthersSustainable Development Goals Affordable and Clean Energy, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and ProductionRequired Resources

Elapsed time in (days or weeks or month or quarter) since start of the project	Milestone	Deliverable
Month 1	Understanding of LIDAR sensor and its programming	controlling LIDAR and servos for motion
Month 2	Problem Identification and Design	Optimized layout of prototype designed after complete analysis of problem.
Month 3	Hardware assembly	A physical hardware setup with servos assembled on it
Month 4	Software design for interfacing	Interfacing of physical hardware and software environment
Month 5	WIFI module implementation	Connecting computer system with the hardware using WIFI module to data communication
Month 6	Powering the remote hardware setup with solar panel	Energy efficient solution and scanning in the remote locations
Month 7	Testing and Troubleshooting	Fully functional Integrated prototype.
Month 8	Project Progress report and Documentation	A fully functional Solar Powered Three-Dimensional Mapping and Dimensional Parameter computer for distance calculations and cloning Architecture Using LIDAR with proper documentation.