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How to remove ground detections of an ultrasonic sensor place in the front bumper of car? [closed]
I am working on a project to fuse the sensor information of 4 ultrasonic sensors place on the front of a car in the bumpers. The detections from the sensor would be generated not only from the ...
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Why we are using PT1 Damping in automobile Sensor values?
I got to know that most of the automobile manufactures are using PT1 Damping (concept like raising Linear/ PT1 failing time etc. ...
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Finding force distribution using accelerometer data
The team I'm currently working for is trying to compare bushings with different durometer ratings in the front suspension using single axis(z) accelerometer data during curb impacts. The current ...
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How to calculate slope/tilt from IMU
I have to calculate the slope/tilt from a 6 axis (3D Accelero, 3D Gyro) IMU. Are there open source libraries that help one do this or should I build it on my own? How do I get started?
Is there an ...
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Could we use NE 555 Timer for industrial magnetic proximity switching circuit?
I actually need a magnetic proximity switching circuit such that
In the case of water in fuel sensor, whenever the water level in water in fuel sensor increases the magnetic float shall move and come ...
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Autonomous RC car trying to stop at a point
I am doing a robotics project. The goal is to make an autonomous car start from one point and stop at another point around 10 +-1 meters away. I need to make a steering mechanism. I want to be as ...
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Is the reliability of automotive sensor technology impeding the success of self driving car?
The reality is that sci-fi KITT is almost here.
Recently I read articles Delphi car driving itself across the country as well as Tesla cars will be self-driving this summer. As of 2013 four states (...
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How do ultrasonic proximity sensors detect motorcycles differently from cars and trucks?
My car has ultrasonic proximity sensors to help me park. I've noticed that when motorcycles whiz past me the proximity alarm goes off. I originally thought that the motorcycles were just too close, ...
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