Institute of Space Technology Form No IST-Dean-F-23/00

FYP Selection Form Issue Date

Grading Policy on Final Year Projects Department Dean Office

Final Year Project (FYP) Defense Proposal Form

University/Institute Detail:

Name of Institute of Space Physical Toll Plaza,1 Islamabad

University/Institution Technology Address: Highway Near Rawat,
Sector H DHA Phase
2,Islamabad
Telephone No.: (+92)51- Department of
Telephone & Fax No: 9075454 Department Aeronautics and
Fax: (+92)51-9273310 Name: Astronautics

City: Islamabad Province: Federal Capital Territory

Nominated Project Details:-

Email: waheed@ist.edu.pk
Project Supervisor Abdul Waheed Contact Cell No: 0333-2294038
Name and Associate Professor Details: Off No:92.51.9075467
Designation:
PhD (Mechanical No of
Project Supervisor Engineering) Publications
Qualification: Hong Kong University of of
Science and Technology, Supervisors:
Hong Kong
1.Rida Nasir 1.0321-5225529
Students Name(s): 2.Siddiqa Noor Students 2.0334-5440255
Mobile No: _________________
1. 3.02 Students 1.ridasnasir29@gmail.com
Students CGPA 2. 2.84 Email: 2.siddiqaph@gmail.com

Avionics
Degree Program/ BE(Avionic Engineering) Area of
Title: Specialization:
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FYP Selection Form Issue Date
Grading Policy on Final Year Projects Department Dean Office

Final Year Project Details:

A. Project Title: Design and Development of Mars Rover with

obstacle and ditch detection and avoidance
B. Project Start Date: September’2019
C. Project Finish Date: July’2020
D. Project Summary (less than 200
words)
Mars has been the center of attention of scientists and engineers in the past decade due to the fact
that there is a possibility of life there. The atmosphere of Mars is harsh, unlike Earth. To confirm
the possibility of life there we can send a device that collects data and information for us.

Mars Rover is a motor vehicle designed specifically to explore Mars. As the surface of Mars is
different and unknown, the first purpose of such a vehicle is to travel smoothly avoiding
obstacles and ditches. The body of the Rover and especially the wheels are required to be designed
such that it can travel on any surface whether rocks or sand. Using IR Sensors or cameras, it will
determine whether the area ahead is free of obstacles or not, the algorithm will decide to pass the
obstacle or avoid depending on the size of the obstacle.

E. Project Objectives:

 Designing a rover which can run in an environment similar to that of Mars

 Smooth performance of the rover on rough terrain of Mars
 Obstacle detection and avoidance through IR sensor, cameras or image processing
 Ditch detection and avoidance
 Wireless communication with the base station (optional)

F. Project Implementation Method

Design and assembly of the Mars Rover with pre-defined mission
Detection of obstacles through image processing and IR sensors
G. Key Milestones of the Project with
Dates
S.No. Elapsed time since start of the Milestone Deliverable
project
1. 3 weeks Research Literature review

2. 1 month Design Robot (Car model)

3. 2 months Obstacle/ditch Image processing/IR

detection sensors
4. 2 months Obstacle/ditch Image processing/IR
avoidance sensors
5. 2.5 months Manufacturing and Model
assembling of
hardware
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6. 2 months Testing/Optimization Final model

Please add rows if required

H. Final Deliverable of the Project: (Please tick one of the following)

Hardware System Software System HW/SW integrated system
Software Simulation results Comparative Study Theoretical
Design/Architecture
Simulator Design Other Please specify
I. Please Specify Technical Details of
Final Deliverable
 Design of the Rover according to the atmosphere of Mars
 Detection of obstacles and ditches through cameras and IR sensors by using image
processing
 Obstacle Avoidance
 Creation of an artificial atmosphere like Mars
 Assembling of the Rover
 Controlling the Rover by giving pre-defined task
 Information collection in memory stick (optional )
 transfer to base station through wireless communication (optional )
J. Equipment required for making (Please indicate in tabular form the required
prototype/working model: equipment’s along with estimated cost)

Equipment Estimated Cost

Sensors and camera 20000
Arduino board/Raspberry pie Motor Drive 15000
module
Toy Car 15000
K. Benefits of the Project (Please specify Direct/Indirect beneficiaries)
 Cheaper and safer to send robots into space than humans
 Can search and report regarding the resources of the planet mars and if the conditions
are suitable to host life
 Can be used in environment similar to that of Mars like desert areas

It is certified that the FYP titled “Design and Development of Mars Rover with obstacle and ditch detection and
avoidance” has been approved and is being undertaken by the above mentioned students as their Final Year
Project.
It is undertaken that the undersigned have understood the “terms & conditions” of the program, and further
reiterate that, if the subject FYP is approved for funding, the disbursed funds shall be utilized as per “terms
& conditions” and the undersigned will be liable to reimburse/refund the unutilized amount and other cost
not approved by the IST , if any.
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FYP Selection Form Issue Date
Grading Policy on Final Year Projects Department Dean Office

It is further undertaken that after utilization of funds, the said “Fund Utilization Report” shall be
furnished along with the other required deliverables as and when required by the IST.

1. Name, Designation& Signature of Supervisor:

2. Name & Signatures of HoD: