https://github.com/mins271/design-and-implementation-of-digital-twin-for-a-line-follower-robot
Open-source digital twin for a line-follower robot, integrating MATLAB controller, Unity 3D virtual model, and ESP32 physical robot. Features PID control, UDP/TCP sync, and HTTP dashboard. For university students to modify hardware and external users to simulate or build their own robot. MIT License.
https://github.com/mins271/design-and-implementation-of-digital-twin-for-a-line-follower-robot
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Open-source digital twin for a line-follower robot, integrating MATLAB controller, Unity 3D virtual model, and ESP32 physical robot. Features PID control, UDP/TCP sync, and HTTP dashboard. For university students to modify hardware and external users to simulate or build their own robot. MIT License.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/mins271/design-and-implementation-of-digital-twin-for-a-line-follower-robot
- Owner: mins271
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-05-14T14:17:37.000Z (5 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-06-26T06:48:11.000Z (3 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-26T07:37:23.030Z (3 months ago)
- Topics: design, digital-twins, esp32, implementation, integrated-development-environment, line-follower-robot, matlab, realtimedatabase, robotics, tcp-server, udp-server
- Language: C++
- Size: 7.76 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Design and Implementation of Digital Twin for a Line Follower Robot 🤖
Welcome to the **Design and Implementation of Digital Twin for a Line Follower Robot** repository! This project offers an open-source digital twin for a line-follower robot, merging a MATLAB controller, a Unity 3D virtual model, and an ESP32 physical robot. It is designed for university students and external users who want to modify hardware or simulate their own robots.
## Table of Contents
- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Features](#features)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
- [Contact](#contact)
- [Releases](#releases)
## Introduction
Digital twins create a virtual representation of physical systems. In this project, we use a digital twin to model a line-follower robot. The robot can follow a line on the ground using sensors. This repository integrates various technologies to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
## Features
- **PID Control**: The robot uses Proportional-Integral-Derivative control for precise movement.
- **UDP/TCP Synchronization**: The system supports both UDP and TCP protocols for data transmission.
- **HTTP Dashboard**: Users can monitor and control the robot through a web-based dashboard.
- **Unity 3D Virtual Model**: The virtual model allows users to simulate the robot's behavior in a controlled environment.
- **ESP32 Integration**: The project utilizes the ESP32 microcontroller for real-time processing.
- **Modular Design**: Users can modify hardware components easily.
- **Educational Focus**: Ideal for university students and robotics enthusiasts.
## Installation
To get started, clone the repository to your local machine:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/mins271/Design-and-Implementation-of-Digital-Twin-for-a-Line-Follower-Robot.git
cd Design-and-Implementation-of-Digital-Twin-for-a-Line-Follower-Robot
```
### Prerequisites
Ensure you have the following installed:
- MATLAB
- Unity 3D
- ESP32 Development Environment
- Any necessary libraries for MATLAB and Unity
### Download and Execute
You can download the latest release from the [Releases](https://github.com/mins271/Design-and-Implementation-of-Digital-Twin-for-a-Line-Follower-Robot/releases) section. Follow the instructions in the release notes to execute the files.
## Usage
After setting up the project, follow these steps to use the digital twin:
1. **Connect the ESP32**: Make sure your ESP32 is connected to your computer.
2. **Run the MATLAB Controller**: Open MATLAB and run the controller script. This will initiate communication with the ESP32.
3. **Launch Unity**: Open the Unity project and run the simulation. You will see the virtual model of the robot.
4. **Monitor via HTTP Dashboard**: Access the dashboard through your web browser to control and monitor the robot's movements.
### Example
Here’s a simple example of how to control the robot:
```matlab
% MATLAB script to control the robot
robotSpeed = 5; % Speed of the robot
robotDirection = 'forward'; % Direction
sendCommand(robotSpeed, robotDirection); % Function to send command to ESP32
```
## Contributing
We welcome contributions! If you would like to contribute to this project, please follow these steps:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them.
4. Push your branch to your fork.
5. Open a pull request.
Please ensure your code follows the existing style and includes appropriate tests.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Contact
For any questions or feedback, please reach out:
- **Author**: Your Name
- **Email**: your.email@example.com
- **GitHub**: [Your GitHub Profile](https://github.com/yourusername)
## Releases
You can find the latest releases of this project [here](https://github.com/mins271/Design-and-Implementation-of-Digital-Twin-for-a-Line-Follower-Robot/releases). Download and execute the files to get started.
## Topics
This repository covers various topics relevant to robotics and digital twins. Here are some key areas:
- **Design**: Focus on the architecture and design of the digital twin.
- **Digital Twins**: Explore the concept and implementation of digital twins in robotics.
- **ESP32**: Understand how to integrate ESP32 for real-time processing.
- **Implementation**: Learn about the implementation details of the project.
- **Integrated Development Environment**: Use IDEs effectively for development.
- **Line Follower Robot**: Study the mechanics and programming of line-follower robots.
- **MATLAB**: Utilize MATLAB for control algorithms.
- **Real-Time Database**: Implement real-time data storage and retrieval.
- **Robotics**: Gain insights into the field of robotics.
- **TCP/UDP Server**: Understand the differences and applications of TCP and UDP protocols.
- **Unity3D**: Use Unity3D for simulation and visualization.
## Acknowledgments
We would like to thank the following resources that helped in the development of this project:
- MATLAB Documentation
- Unity3D Tutorials
- ESP32 Community Forum
Feel free to explore and contribute to the project. Happy coding!