Smart Car Prototype: Wi-Fi Controlled Autonomous Vehicle
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Smart Car Prototype: Wi-Fi Controlled Autonomous Vehicle

An innovative IoT prototype for a driverless vehicle system with real-time video streaming and obstacle detection.

Case Study

The Smart Car project is an innovative, affordable prototype for a driverless vehicle system built around the ESP32-CAM microcontroller. It demonstrates the practical application of IoT and embedded systems in modern automotive technology, integrating real-time video streaming, intelligent obstacle detection, and remote maneuverability into a single architecture.

The vehicle establishes its own local Wi-Fi network (MyWiFiCar) where the ESP32 acts as the server, allowing control from significant distances via a dedicated Android App or a responsive Web Dashboard. It features PWM-based precision motor control and bidirectional data streaming for real-time situational awareness.

Visuals

Smart Car Prototype: Wi-Fi Controlled Autonomous Vehicle view 1
Smart Car Prototype: Wi-Fi Controlled Autonomous Vehicle view 2
Smart Car Prototype: Wi-Fi Controlled Autonomous Vehicle view 3

Key Features

📹 Real-Time Camera Streaming via ESP32-CAM (OV2640)
📡 Intelligent Obstacle Detection via IR Sensors
📶 Wi-Fi Multi-Platform Control (Android & Web UI)
🅿️ Smart Parking Assistance with HUD & visual alerts
🏎️ Precision Motor Control with L298N & PWM logic
🌐 Bidirectional Client-Server architecture over HTTP/WebSockets

Technologies

IoTESP32-CAMArduino IDE (C++)Android StudioWeb UIL298N DriverSensors