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The system uses real-time computer vision with **ArUco markers** to achieve high-precision localization, object tracking, and adaptive motion control.\n\nThis is a complete hardware/software solution, validated in simulation (ROS/Gazebo) and on real-world nano-drones, achieving a **40% reduction in flight path errors** and a **30% improvement in marker detection accuracy** over baseline methods.\n\n---\n\n##  Core Features\n\n- **High-Precision Localization:** Uses OpenCV to detect ArUco markers and perform 6-DoF pose estimation, enabling the drone to know its exact position and orientation without GPS.\n- **Robust ID-Based Control Logic:** A custom-engineered control system (part of the patent) maps specific ArUco marker IDs to complex flight commands (e.g., ascend, land, move, turn).\n- **Real-Time Object Tracking:** Implements adaptive motion planning to stably track and follow detected markers.\n- **Hardware Integration:** Full integration with nano-drones for real-world command execution.\n- **Simulation-Ready:** Includes configurations for testing and validation within a ROS/Gazebo simulated environment.\n\n---\n\n##  Tech Stack\n\n* **Core Logic:** Python 3.9+\n* **Computer Vision:** OpenCV (opencv-python-contrib)\n* **Drone Communication:**  custom drone SDK\n* **Robotics Framework:** Robot Operating System (ROS)\n* **Simulation:** Gazebo\n* **Libraries:** NumPy\n\n---\n\n##  System Architecture\n\nThe system operates on a closed-loop, off-board control principle:\n\n1.  **[Camera Sensor] → Video Feed:** The drone's onboard camera streams a real-time video feed to the ground control station (laptop).\n2.  **[OpenCV] → Detection \u0026 Pose Estimation:** The feed is processed by OpenCV to detect ArUco markers. The system calculates the precise 3D pose (position and orientation) of the marker relative to the drone.\n3.  **[Control Logic] → Command Generation:** Based on the marker's ID and pose, the custom control logic (the \"brain\" of the system) generates the appropriate navigation command (e.g., \"move forward 20cm,\" \"turn 15 degrees right\").\n4.  **[Drone API] → Command Execution:** The command is sent back to the drone, which executes the maneuver.\n5.  This loop repeats at high frequency, creating a stable, real-time feedback system.\n\n---\n\n##  ArUco Command Logic\n\nThe system is configured to respond to specific markers with pre-defined commands.\n\n| Marker ID | Dictionary | Command |\n|:----------|:-----------|:--------|\n| 8         | 4x4_50     | Ascend / Take-Off |\n| 37        | 4x4_50     | Land |\n| 1         | 4x4_50     | Move Forward |\n| 2         | 4x4_50     | Move Backward |\n| 3         | 4x4_50     | Turn Right |\n| 4         | 4x4_50     | Turn Left |\n\n---\n\n##  Results \u0026 Validation\n\nThis system was validated against baseline navigation methods and demonstrated significant performance gains:\n\n* **Detection Accuracy:** The custom ID-based control logic resulted in a **30% improvement** in robust marker detection compared to standard approaches.\n* **Navigation Stability:** Real-time object tracking and adaptive motion planning led to a **40% reduction in flight path errors** during repeated test flights.\n\n---\n\n##  Patent Status\n\nThe novel methods for localization and control developed in this project are the subject of a filed patent.\n\n**Patent Filed – Application No. 202521075349**\n\n---\n\n## Getting Started\n\n### Prerequisites\n\n* Python 3.9+\n* OpenCV (`opencv-python-contrib`)\n* Drone-specific SDK \n* (Optional) ROS Noetic \u0026 Gazebo installed for simulation.\n\n### Installation\n\n1.  **Clone the repository:**\n    ```bash\n    git clone https://github.com/Ojas1584/ArucoMarkerDetectionDrone.git\n    cd ArucoMarkerDetectionDrone\n    ```\n\n2.  **Install dependencies:**\n    ```bash\n    pip install -r requirements.txt\n    ```\n\n### Usage\n\n1.  **For Real-World Flight:**\n    * Ensure you are connected to the drone's Wi-Fi network.\n    * Run the main flight script:\n    ```bash\n    python main_flight.py\n    ```\n\n2.  **For Simulation (ROS/Gazebo):**\n    * Launch the Gazebo world with the drone and markers:\n    ```bash\n    roslaunch drone_aruco_sim simulation.launch\n    ```\n    * In a new terminal, run the ROS control node:\n    ```bash\n    rosrun drone_aruco_sim control_node.py\n    ```\n\n---\n\n\n## Patent Notice\n\nPlease be advised that certain features or methods implemented within this software may be subject to patent application number **202521075349**. The MIT license under which this software is released pertains only to the copyright of the code and **does not grant any express or implied license to any patent rights** associated with the aforementioned application or any resulting patent. A separate license may be required from the patent holder(s) to utilize the patented inventions.\n\n---\n## License\nThis project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fojas1584%2Farucomarkerdetectiondrone","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fojas1584%2Farucomarkerdetectiondrone","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fojas1584%2Farucomarkerdetectiondrone/lists"}