Task List

This is an overview of all the stuff we need to do for IGVC 2007. Estimated hours needed to complete each task are listed in parenthesis ().

Mechanical / Hardware

DriveTrain?

  • Research Design Ideas (40)
  • Model in SolidWorks? (80)
  • Build the Frame (120)
  • Build the Drivetrain (80)
  • Get Motor Controller Working (20)

Electrical

Camera Mount

  • Pose Sensor (80)
  • Reliable Servos (80)

Software

Front End / Debug Visualization

  • LABVIEW Control / Visualization (80)
  • XML Config File Generator (40)
  • Instant Replay (20)
  • Instant Replay /w Synced Recorded Video (40)

Drivers

  • Sonars (20)
  • Laser Rangefinder (80)
  • Encoders (20)
  • GPS (20)
  • IMU (20)
  • Firewire Camera (80)

Communication

  • XML Config Reader C++ (20)
  • XML Config Reader Python (20)
  • Connect All Programs With UDP (60)
  • Communicate /w Base Station Using JAUS (80)
  • Time Stamping (20)

Simulator

  • Model GPS (40)
  • Model Laser Rangefinder (20)

Vision

  • Keypoint Algorithm (80)
  • Line Detection (80)
  • Visual Rangefinding (80)

Estimation and Control

  • Simultaneous Localization and Mapping [SLAM] (120)
  • Control Algorithm (80)