Dynamic Prop Control with Loomo Segway Robot

  • Summary

    I wrote an Android app to wirelessly manually control a segway robot, and used a Raspberry Pi to wirelessly initiate its movement in autonomous mode.

  • Category

    Internship

  • Company

    nuTonomy (now Motional)

  • Achievements

    I presented my project to an audience whose members included the COO and several senior engineers.

  • Team Size

    3 (myself and two mentors)

  • Skills

    Programming (Java, Python)

  • Detailed Breakdown

    I was tasked with converting an off-the-shelf Loomo into a wirelessly controllable and programmable robot tailored to the company's field-testing needs. I wrote an Android application using the Loomo SDK to accomplish this. The app contained various control modes, including full-manual mode and automatic waypoint-following mode. I used a Raspberry Pi to automate the robot's movement and standby states. I also worked with my mentor to design and 3D print a mount for connecting the drivebase to various everyday objects.

    • Unfortunately, as per the terms of my NDA, I am unable to share code, media, or any further information about the context of this work.