CYBER-PHYSICAL MARIO KART 2016

Introduction

The goal of this project is to create a virtual reality simulation of the popular Nintendo game Mario Kart. This is to be accomplished by having a driver on a physical go-cart within a real-world test track and simulating the game for the user through the use of the Oculus Rift and the Google Tango Tablet.

Goals

Play a game of Mario Kart in a controlled environment. Implement multiplayer. Improve functionality.

Components

1. Key Components
   • Crazy Cart XL
     1. Has a wheel
     2. Has a gas pedal
     3. No brake! - Need to implement brake through sensors
   • Oculus Rift DK2
     1. A head-mounted display with motion tracking relative to external position tracker
     2. Showcases the virtual world in stereoscopic 3D
   • Google Tango Tablet
     1. A tablet created by Google for the purpose of navigating the physical world
     2. Contains multiple camreas and sensors
     3. Capable of motion tracking, area learning, and depth perception
   • 3D Unity Game Engine
     1. A game engine used to create a 3D virtual world
     2. Scripts can be written in C# or Javascript

2. Secondary Components
   • Arduino Microcontroller
   • Ultrasonic and Laser Distance Sensors
   • Miscellaneous Electronic Devices

System Overview

1. System Diagram

2. Arduino Schematic

Pictures

1. Mario Kart World

Source Code

Links to our source code will be posted shortly!

Presentations

Here are the links to our weekly presentations:

1. ​Week 1

2. ​Week 2

3. ​Week 3

4. ​Week 4

6. ​Week 5

5. Week 6 - No presentation this week

7. ​Week 7

8. Not quite here yet

The Team

Professor Ivan Seskar

Nicholas Martucci

Rupesh Chinta

Kush Oza

Michael Sanzari