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Weapon Aiming System

Abstract

This project aims to develop a conceptual prototype of a weapon aiming system that simulates an anti-aircraft gun. Utilizing an optical camera, the system detects moving objects and calculates their trajectories in real time. The results are then used to control a motorized laser pointer with two degrees of freedom (DoF) of rotation, enabling it to aim at the predicted position of the target. Our system is built on the Raspberry Pi platform, employing machine vision software. The object motion tracking functionality was developed using the OpenCV library, based on color detection algorithms. Experimental results indicate that the system successfully detects the movement of a tennis ball at a rate of 30 frames per second (fps). The current phase involves designing and integratively testing the mechanical system for precise laser pointer position control. This project exemplifies the integration of knowledge in electronics (computer programming) and mechanical engineering (motor control).

Objective

โปรเจคนี้เกิดจากความสนใจในการพัฒนาระบบที่มีการผสมผสานของ Machine Vision และระบบความคุมกลไกมอเตอร์ 2 แกนแบบ Degrees of Freedom(DoF) เพื่อพัฒนาอุปกรณ์ต้นแบบที่สามารถตรวจจับ ติดตาม และเล็งเป้าหมายได้อย่างมีแม่นยำ ซึ่งหวังเป็นอย่างยิ่งว่าโปรเจคนี้จะมีประโยชน์ต่องานในอนาคตต่างๆที่เกี่ยวข้อง ไม่ว่าจะเป็น ทางการทหาร ทางการแพทย์ หรือทางอุตสาหกรรม

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