HUMAN FOLLOWING ROBOT

HUMAN FOLLOWING ROBOT

Prof. Jyothi Patil*1, Mahesh Gobbur*2, Nandish Koppad*3, Neha Soodam*4

*1 Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering PDA College of Engineering, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India

*2,3,4 B.E Student, Department of Computer Science and Engineering PDA College of Engineering, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, India

ABSTRACT:

The rise of robotics in our society has led to an increased presence of robots in our homes, such as robotic vacuum cleaners. These specialized robots are designed to interact and coexist with humans, offering valuable assistance as "Human Following Robots." These robots possess the ability to track and follow individuals, making them ideal personal assistants in various scenarios. The prototype discussed in the paper utilizes an Arduino Uno microcontroller and basic sensors like ultrasonic and IR sensors. While the microprocessor handles all the processing tasks, a separate controller governs the motor control. By refining and enhancing this robot, it can find practical applications in our everyday lives, particularly within personal homes where it can provide invaluable support to individuals. For instance, it could be programmed to accompany individuals requiring medical aid, offering aid and assistance when necessary. The paper also suggests avenues for improvement to optimize the robot's capabilities and seamlessly integrate it into our daily routines. This represents the next step in the evolutionary trajectory of robotics: enabling humans to coexist harmoniously with robots and benefiting from their assistance across a wide range of everyday activities.