Abstract:
The objective of this project is to develop image processing algorithms for the purpose of object
detection in real-time and pointing laser to it using toy laser gun attached with servo mechanism.
This report explores different techniques for implementing object detection algorithm and
pointing laser to identified object. The project is divided into three stages: object detection, coordinates
extraction and pointing laser to object that will be studied and discussed. Finally the
algorithms will be implemented to the myRIO embedded device using the software called
LABVIEW. This report provides a concise description of the project, further in the report we will
tell how we went about accomplishing the task of the project. In the abstract we will briefly
describe the data flow here:
• USB Camera is used to acquire video and display it on LABVIEW GUIin laptop on
which image processing techniques are applied in real-time.
• Co-ordinates of detected object are extracted and sent to myRIO embedded device
wirelessly to adjust toy laser gun mechanism to point the object.
• NI LABVIEW software is used to interface the NI myRIO with the computer.
• Wireless transmission of data is done between the myRIO embedded device and the
computer.
• Graphical user interface on LABVIEW is used to display the live video and the coordinates
of respective detected object.
This system is designed for military purpose to make surveillance fully automated.
Recommendations for future development and conclusions are also included in the report.
