Hey everyone, I'm completely new to coding and I need some guidance. I'm curious if it's actually feasible to code a system where a car can follow a device (like a key) without relying on GPS. I'm also looking to understand how to program it so that the car finds the shortest route to the key, and incorporates sensors to avoid obstacles such as people or other objects. I'm not asking for anyone to do the coding for me; if you could just let me know if it's possible and point me towards some resources, that would be super helpful!
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It is totally doable, but coding isn't really the main issue here. It’s more about creating a radio transmitter and receiver setup that can detect changes in signal strength to figure out if it's getting closer or farther from the key. However, any sort of barrier could mess it all up quickly, so that could complicate things a lot!
Sounds like you're dreaming of a self-driving car! While the shortest path is pretty well-documented, the obstacle avoidance is where it gets tricky. To really make this work, you’d need access to serious R&D like what big companies like Tesla have. Handling that properly isn't just tough; it's really critical to get it right without any glitches.
Yeah, I get it! The avoidance part is definitely no joke. Thanks for chiming in!
Short answer: yes. Long answer: do you have a few hundred billion dollars? Seriously though, this sounds like a project that requires some serious backing and teamwork.
Honestly, you should probably consider starting with some coding classes first. It’s a lot to tackle alone, especially for something big like this.
Good point! I’ll look into some classes to get started.
Thanks for breaking that down! I didn’t realize it was more of a physics challenge.