Smart Segway: an IoT-driven towards autonomous vehicle with optimized design for urban navigation
Conference paper
Umar, K.Z., Sharan Karthick, B., Yerra, R.V.P., Shah, P. and Venkataraman, H. 2025. Smart Segway: an IoT-driven towards autonomous vehicle with optimized design for urban navigation. 6th India Council International Subsections Conference. Rourkela, India 21 - 23 Aug 2025 IEEE. pp. 1-6 https://doi.org/10.1109/indiscon66021.2025.11254727
| Type | Conference paper |
|---|---|
| Title | Smart Segway: an IoT-driven towards autonomous vehicle with optimized design for urban navigation |
| Authors | Umar, K.Z., Sharan Karthick, B., Yerra, R.V.P., Shah, P. and Venkataraman, H. |
| Abstract | As cities grow and gated communities thrive, the need for smart, practical transport solutions becomes ever more pressing. Current Segways, with their low ground clearance, bulky designs, and lack of connectivity, often struggle to keep up with modern demands. Our paper presents a fresh take on the Segway, designed to tackle these issues head-on. It features a raised platform for better navigation over rough terrain, a novel lightweight honeycomb chassis built for strength and efficiency and a foldable shaft for easy storage. With IoT technology, it offers real-time tracking through an inertial measurement (IMU) unit, GPS, and obstacle detection using Time-of-Flight (ToF), ultrasonic, and proximity sensors. Powered by an ESP32 S3 microcontroller and Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) algorithms, its semi-autonomous navigation adapts smoothly to different environments. Testing shows the chassis handles heavy loads well, while IoT features support pothole detection, obstacle avoidance and vehicle-to-vehicle communication. This user-friendly, connected design is perfect for bustling cities and gated communities like campuses and neighborhoods, making mobility safer and smarter. |
| Sustainable Development Goals | 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure |
| Middlesex University Theme | Creativity, Culture & Enterprise |
| Conference | 6th India Council International Subsections Conference |
| Page range | 1-6 |
| Proceedings Title | 2025 IEEE 6th India Council International Subsections Conference (INDISCON) |
| ISBN | |
| Electronic | 9798331515041 |
| Paperback | 9798331515058 |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Publication dates | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | |
| Online | 02 Dec 2025 |
| Publication process dates | |
| Accepted | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Deposited | 06 Feb 2026 |
| Output status | Published |
| Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1109/indiscon66021.2025.11254727 |
| Web address (URL) of conference proceedings | https://doi.org/10.1109/INDISCON66021.2025 |
| Language | English |
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| Smart_Segway_An_IoT_Driven_towards_Autonomous_vehicle_with_Optimized_Design_for_Urban_Navigation.pdf | ||
| License: CC BY 4.0 | ||
| File access level: Open | ||
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