VLSI Hackathon – Autonomous RC Car with Object Detection

## Self-Driving RC Car – VLSI/AIML Hackathon @ IIIT Dharwad Built an autonomous RC car using **Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+**, focused on real-time obstacle detection and navigation. Integrated both hardware and software components to achieve functional autonomy in constrained environments. ### Key Features: - **Object Detection** using OpenCV + Python for real-time obstacle avoidance - **Autonomous Pathfinding** via onboard camera and sensor fusion - **Embedded Systems** integration: GPIO control, motor drivers, camera modules - Real-time processing using **Raspberry Pi** with Python scripts - Participated in a competitive VLSI/AIML Hackathon at **IIIT Dharwad** Designed to demonstrate applied AI and embedded control in robotics under VLSI-aligned constraints.