Building an Autonomous Robotic Vehicle

Explore the process of building an autonomous robotic vehicle using Java, 3D printing, and off-the-shelf components in this 40-minute Devoxx conference talk. Learn about hardware selection for Java-controlled vehicles, designing for consumer 3D printers, and getting started with software development. Discover how to leverage Java Flight Recorder for efficient data collection and algorithm design in robotics projects. Gain insights into the speaker's experience, including hardware and software stack choices, sensor and actuator selection, prototyping techniques, and troubleshooting methods. By the end of the talk, acquire the knowledge needed to embark on your own autonomous vehicle project, with the possibility of accessing open-source resources if there's sufficient interest.

Introduction
Goal
Disclaimers
Coffee
Coffee at Home
Overview
Hardware
Software Stack
Java Runtime
Pulse Width Modulation
Sensor Selection
Hardware Selection
Actuator Selection
Sorting boxes
Prototyping
Designing for 3D Printing
Mock Ups
Printing Time
Wiring Time
Generating Events
Java Mission Control
Trouble for J
Java One Demo
Drop of J
Core Framework
Results
Additional Resources
Questions