Colin Lea Mapping and Remote Operation
 
First semester of my sophomore year I created a system for mapping and remote operation using Matlab. There are three methods of control: GUI, Wiimote, and internet. It is a standalone robot simulator and can interface with Lego Mindstorms.
 
  1. • I learned how to create graphical user interfaces within Matlab to display and interact with with the robot. Objects can be added directly on the map and there are buttons for navigation.
  2. •I implemented control of the robot using a Wiimote with WiiLAB based on the device’s accelerometer and push-buttons.
  3. •I set up an Apache server and created a basic website using PHP to control the robot over the internet. When the application is running the website shows an updated map pushed to the server by Matlab.
 
A video with further explanation is here.
 
The accompanying paper can be found here.
 
I had several problems interfacing with the Lego Mindstorms. Here is my documentation and solution.