Autonomous Vehicle Workshop
About the Autonomous Vehicle Workshop
The Autonomous Vehicle Workshop is a hands-on training program focused on building, programming, and testing miniature self-driving cars. Participants learn computer vision, path planning, obstacle detection, and sensor-based navigation systems. This workshop is ideal for engineering students, robotics enthusiasts, innovators, and beginners looking to explore autonomous mobility. By the end of the program, every participant will develop a functional prototype autonomous vehicle capable of real-time decision-making and automated movement.
🧩 Workshop Modules – Autonomous Vehicle Workshop
📘 Computer Vision Fundamentals
Learn image processing, lane detection, object tracking, color segmentation, and basic CV algorithms using OpenCV. These concepts help the vehicle understand and react to its surroundings.
🔧 Mini Vehicle Hardware Assembly
Assemble the self-driving car: chassis setup, motor driver wiring, steering mechanism, mounting sensors, integrating microcontrollers, and power management.
🧪 Sensor Integration & Testing
Work with ultrasonic sensors, IR sensors, encoders, and vision modules to detect obstacles, measure distance, and perform smooth navigation with real-time testing.
🚗 Path Planning & Navigation Control
Implement algorithms for path following, lane detection, obstacle avoidance, turning logic, speed control, real-time decision making, and smooth navigation.
⏳ Workshop Duration
The workshop spans 4 to 5 days depending on the program:
Day-1: Theory + Computer Vision Basics
Day-2: Hardware Assembly
Day-3: Sensor Integration + Testing
Day-4: Navigation + Path Planning
Day-5: Final Testing + Autonomous Drive Demo
📘 What You Will Learn in the Autonomous Vehicle Workshop
🧠 Computer Vision & Image Processing
Learn lane detection, object tracking, edge detection, and color filtering using OpenCV to help the vehicle see and understand its environment.
📡 Sensor Interfacing & Navigation
Understand ultrasonic sensors, IR sensors, encoders, and how sensor fusion helps in real-time obstacle detection and distance estimation.
💻 Python / OpenCV / Microcontroller Coding
Write code for movement control, image processing logic, speed regulation, autonomous decisions, and microcontroller communication.
🛣️ Path Planning & Decision Making
Learn algorithms that help the vehicle follow lanes, avoid obstacles, take turns, and navigate autonomously based on live input.
🔧 Vehicle Assembly & Calibration
Assemble the chassis, mount sensors, align wheels, configure the motor driver, and calibrate the system for stable autonomous movement.
🚗 Hands-On Autonomous Driving Tests
Perform real-time tests including lane following, obstacle avoidance, parking tasks, and full-path autonomous navigation.
🎯 Key Skills You Will Gain in the Autonomous Vehicle Workshop
🔧 Vehicle Hardware Assembly
You will learn to assemble a full autonomous car model — chassis, motors, wheels, sensors, wiring, and controllers.
📘 Strong Understanding of Autonomous Systems
Gain clear knowledge of computer vision, sensor fusion, navigation logic, and how autonomous vehicles perceive & move.
🛣️ Path Planning & Navigation
Learn lane following, obstacle avoidance, steering control, speed management, and smooth autonomous driving skills.
📡 Sensor Calibration & Setup
Configure ultrasonic sensors, IR sensors, encoders, and camera systems for accurate real-time detection and response.
💻 Coding for Autonomous Mobility
Understand decision-making algorithms, motor control codes, image processing pipelines, and microcontroller programming.
🛠 Troubleshooting & Optimization
Fix navigation errors, improve sensor accuracy, debug logic issues, and enhance the stability of the autonomous system.
👥 Who Can Join the Autonomous Vehicle Workshop?
🎓 Students
Perfect for school and college students eager to learn self-driving car technology through practical experience.
🤖 Robotics Enthusiasts & Makers
Ideal for DIY builders and tech hobbyists who enjoy working with sensors, motors, and automation systems.
🏫 Engineering Colleges
Highly suitable for ECE, EEE, CSE, Robotics, and Mechatronics departments looking to enhance autonomous systems knowledge.
🤝 Clubs & Tech Communities
Perfect for robotics clubs, AI groups, innovation cells, coding clubs, and research teams working on autonomous tech.
🚗 Autonomous Vehicle Enthusiasts
Anyone fascinated by self-driving cars, automation, smart mobility, or vehicle intelligence can join and learn.
🌟 Benefits of the Autonomous Vehicle Workshop
🚗 Build a Mini Autonomous Vehicle
Every participant assembles, configures, and tests a functional self-driving vehicle prototype capable of sensing and navigating.
👐 Real-Time Hands-On Learning
Work directly with sensors, motors, microcontrollers, and vision modules—100% practical autonomous vehicle training.
🛠 Industry-Relevant Tools & Technologies
Use components like ultrasonic sensors, IR modules, cameras, motor drivers, and microcontrollers—just like real AV labs use.
📜 Certification of Completion
Receive an official certificate from MMTimes that strengthens your resume, projects, and internship opportunities.
💡 Innovation & Research Exposure
Explore AI navigation, robotics, self-driving algorithms, and research pathways in smart mobility and autonomous systems.
🤝 Team Project Experience
Collaborate in groups, learning teamwork, role distribution, decision-making, and real-world engineering problem-solving.
🚀 Future Scope — Autonomous Vehicle Workshop
🛣️ Self-Driving Car Engineering
Work on autonomous navigation systems, vehicle control algorithms, and perception modules used in real self-driving cars.
🤖 Robotics & AI Development
Join R&D teams working on AI vision, sensor fusion, SLAM, and autonomous decision-making for intelligent robotics.
🏙️ Smart Mobility & Transport Systems
Contribute to smart transportation projects such as traffic automation, autonomous shuttles, and intelligent road systems.
📷 Computer Vision Engineering
Work in areas like object detection, lane tracking, pedestrian recognition, and camera-based navigation systems.
🚚 Industrial & Warehouse Automation
Develop autonomous carts, AGVs, delivery robots, and robotic logistics systems that improve industrial efficiency.
🛰️ Research in Autonomous Systems
Explore advanced fields such as reinforcement learning, real-time path planning, and multi-robot coordination.
💼 Startup & Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Launch products or services related to autonomous mobility, delivery bots, AI navigation tools, or robotics-based solutions.
🚗 Ready to Begin Your Autonomous Vehicle Journey?
Join the hands-on Autonomous Vehicle Workshop and start building, programming, and testing your own mini self-driving vehicle with expert guidance.