A Project Report

on

VOICE CONTROLLED ROBOTIC CAR

Submitted By
Ugale Gauri Sanjay Exam Seat No. T1900903115
Malpathak Sayali Milind Exam Seat No. T190090
Shelke Tanmay Pravin Exam Seat No. T1900903080

Under guidance of
Dr. A.U.Vikhe
In partial fulfillment for the requirement of

Third Year of Engineering (Electronics &Telecommunication Engineering)

At

Department of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

D.V.V.P. College of Engineering, Ahilyanagar (2024-2025)
Affiliated to

Savitribai Phule Pune University

D.V.V.P. College of Engineering, Ahilyanagar
Department of Electronics &Telecommunication Engineering,
Ahilyanagar – 414111
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the Dissertation entitled “VOICE CONTROLLED ROBOTIC CAR”, submitted by
Ugale Gauri Sanjay, Malpathak Sayali Milind, Shelke Tanmay Pravin is a record of bonafide work carried
out by him/her, in the partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of Third Year Degree of Bachelor
of Engineering (E&TC) at DVVP College of Engineering, Vilad Ghat, Ahilyanagar under the Savitribai
Phule Pune University. This work is done during year 2024- 25, under our guidance.

Date :

Project Guide
[Dr. A.U.Vikhe]

HOD, E&TC Principal,DVVPCOE

[Dr. A.K. Patil] [Dr.U.P.Naik]

Examiner 1.
Examiner 2.
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

A dissertation work of such a great significance is not possible without the help of several people,
directly or indirectly. First and foremost I have immense happiness in expressing my sincere thanks to
my guide, Dr. A.U.Vikhe for his valuable suggestions, co-operation and continuous guidance.

I feel a deep sense of gratitude to Dr. A.K.Patil, Head of Electronics and Telecommunication
Engineering Department for her continuous encouragement and for developing a keen interest.

It’s my pleasure to thank Dr. U.P.Naik, Principal, who is always a constant source of inspiration.

I am very much thankful to all my faculty members whose presence always inspires me to do better.
My happiness culminates, when I recall the co-operation extended by my friends during the completion
of this dissertation work. A final and heartily thanks go to my parents.

1)Ugale Gauri S.
2)Malpathak Sayali M.
3)Shelke Tanmay P.
 ABSTRACT

This project Voice Controlled Robotic Vehicle helps to control robot through voice commands received
via android application. The integration of control unit with Bluetooth device is done to capture and read
the voice commands. The robotic vehicle then operates as per the command received via android
application. For this Arduino is integrated in the system which makes it is possible to operate the vehicle
via android application. The controlling device may be any android based Smartphone/tab etc. having an
android OS. The android controlling system provides a good interactive GUI that makes it easy for the
user to control the vehicle. The transmitter uses an android application required for transmitting the data.
The receiver end reads these commands and interprets them into controlling the robotic vehicle. The
android device sends commands to move the vehicle in forward, backward, right and left directions. After
receiving the commands, the Arduino then operates the motors I order to move the vehicle in four
directions. The communication between android device and receiver is sent as serial communication data.
The Arduino program is designed to move the motor through a motor driver IC as per the commands sent
by android device.
 Table of Content

Chapter 1 : Introduction to VOICE CONTROLLED ROBOTIC CAR

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Necessity
1.3 Objective
1.4 Features of System
Chapter 2 : System Overview

2.1 Background and challenges

2.2 Hardware Requirement
2.3 Project Overview
2.4 Block Diagram
2.5 Block Description

Chapter 3 : System Design and Working

3.1 Circuit Diagram

3.2 Working

Chapter 4 : Result and Conclusions

4.1 Conclusion
4.2 Advantages
4.3 Disadvantages
4.4 Applications
• References
 CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

1.1 Introduction :

Our goal is to create a robot car that can be operated by a person's voice command. These
systems are sometimes referred to as Speech Controlled Automation Systems (SCAS) . The
abovementioned system is a prototype of our design. The concept is to build a robot that will
be controlled by voice instructions. A mobile phone is used to control the robot; there are
numerous publications that demonstrate the communication between a robot and a smart
phone. For remotely automating the robot, a smart phone is an excellent interface. It has a lot
of features that can be useful. For the needed work, an android application with a
microcontroller is employed in this design.
Bluetooth technology facilitates the connection between the application and the robot. The
commands will be passed via the channel to the module, which will receive them. The goal of
a voice controlled robotic vehicle (VCRV) is to listen to and respond to the user's commands.
The system will require accent training after which the gadget will begin to grasp the
commands given; the commands have been added via codes.
The primary goal of developing a VCRV is to analyses human speech and respond to
preprogrammed commands. Backward, forward, right, left, and halt the robot are the most
fundamental orders. The car will be controlled wirelessly using an Android smartphone; our
goal is to create a robotic vehicle using advanced smartphone technology in a simple and cost-
effective manner. Vehicles are now operated manually, and everything is done by the person
operating the vehicle. Every action, such as starting and stopping, applying brakes, shifting
gears, and accelerating, necessitates human effort. However, new technologies have been
created in recent years that can be merged with traditional vehicles to create new vehicle forms.
In this technological age, the advent of the gesture notion brings the physical and digital worlds
closer together. We prefer technology over people for all perilous tasks. Although these robots
were first operated manually, they can now be commanded through voice and gestures. The
interface between the computer and human
1.2 Necessity :
1 Hands-free Operation: Allows users to control the robot using voice commands,
which is useful in situations where manual control isn't possible or convenient.
2 Assistive Technology: Beneficial for elderly or physically challenged individuals
who may have difficulty using traditional controls.
3 Human-Machine Interaction: Enhances understanding and application of voice
recognition technology, a growing field in robotics and AI.
4 Real-Time Control: Enables real-time and remote operation, which is helpful in
tasks like surveillance, patrolling, and material handling.
5 Skill Development: Offers practical knowledge in microcontrollers, speech
recognition modules, motor drivers, and embedded programming
1.3Objectives :

1 To control the robotic vehicle using human voice

2 To integrate mobile application, actuators, and controllers along with wireless

communication to gain good experience at training.

3 The Interface between the mobile application and bot is done

through via Bluetooth technology.

1.4Features of System:

1. Voice Command Recognition:

Recognizes specific voice commands like "forward", "backward", "left", "right", and "stop".

2. Wireless Control:
Operates wirelessly using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi via a smartphone or voice assistant.

3. Real-time Response:
Responds to voice commands in real time with minimal delay.

4. Obstacle Avoidance (optional upgrade):

Uses sensors (like ultrasonic) to detect and avoid obstacles while moving.

5. Compact and Lightweight Design:

Built on a small chassis, suitable for indoor demonstrations.
6. Battery-Powered Mobility:
Operates on a rechargeable battery, allowing freedom of movement.

7. Microcontroller-based Control:
Uses Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or similar to process voice commands and control motors.

8. Custom Command Support:

Can be programmed to recognize additional or custom commands for specific actions.

9. Easy-to-Use Interface:
Compatible with mobile apps (like Arduino Bluetooth Controller or custom apps) for voice
input.

10. Educational Value:

Demonstrates practical applications of speech recognition, embedded systems, and robotics.
 CHAPTER 2
SYSTEM OVERVIEW

3.1 BACKGROUND and CHALLENGES:

• Speech Recognition Accuracy
Noise interference: Voice commands may be misinterpreted in noisy environments.

• Microcontroller Limitations
Processing power: Low-end microcontrollers (e.g., Arduino Uno) may not support onboard voice
recognition.

• Connectivity and Communication

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi instability: Dropouts or delays in wireless communication between smartphone
and car..

• Power Management
Battery life: Motors and modules consume significant power; need proper voltage regulation.

• Motor and Motion Control

Smooth navigation: Achieving accurate and stable movement based on voice commands.

• Hardware Integration
Wiring complexity: Improper connections may lead to damage or erratic behavior.
3.2 Hardware Requirements :

1. Arduino Uno
• Arduino Uno + external Bluetooth module (HC-05/06).

2. Voice Input Interface

• Smartphone Acts as the voice recognition device (using Android app like MIT App
Inventor or Bluetooth terminal).

3. Motor Driver Module

• L298N Motor Driver Common and easy to use with DC motors.

4. Motors and Wheels

• 2x DC Geared Motors - For movement.
• Wheels - Match motor shafts.

5. Power Supply
• Li-ion battery pack 9V battery (for basic setups).

6. Chassis
• Acrylic or metal robotic chassis - To mount motors, MCU, and other components.

7. Bluetooth Module
• HC-05 or HC-06

8. Connecting Wires and Miscellaneous

• Jumper wires, breadboard, soldering tools (if permanent setup).
• Switch For power control.
• Screws,spacers, glue gun, etc. - For assembly.
 3.3 Project Overview :

The Voice-Controlled Robotic Car is a smart vehicle that can be controlled using voice commands. The system
leverages voice recognition technology (typically via a smartphone) to direct the car's movement-such as forward,
backward, left, right, and stop-through wireless communication. The car is built using a microcontroller, motor
driver, DC motors, and wireless modules, enabling hands-free operation and demonstrating an integration of
embedded systems, IoT, and automation.
3.4 BLOCK DIAGRAM :

Figno. 3.4.1 : Block Diagram

 3.5 Block Description :

Voice Controlled Robotic Vehicle consist of following blocks

1. Arduino UNO

UNO Board by Arduino Figure 4 depicts Arduino UNO is an open-source microcontroller board
designed by Adruino.cc and based on the ATmega328p microcontroller. The board features 6
analogue pins and 14 digital pins that may be programmed using Arduino IDE and a USB Type B
connecter. It can be powered by a mains voltage battery.
indicates light falling on it.

Figno 3.5.1 : Arduino UNO

2: 1293D Motor Driver Shield

An L298 Driver is a high-voltage, high-current twin bridge driver that can drive inductive loads and
accepts typical TTL logic levels. Each bridge's lower level transistors' emitters are connected to the
matching external terminal, which can be used to connect an external sensing resistor

Figno 3.5.2 : 1293D Motor Driver Shield

 3: Bluetooth module HC05

The HC05 module is a simple Bluetooth serial port protocol module designed for setting up a
wireless serial connection. It has a modest footprint of 12.7mm x 27mm. It will make the entire
design process easier.

Figno 3.5.3 : Bluetooth module HC05

4: DC Motor

This type of rotary electrical equipment that transforms direct current into mechanical
energy. All types of DC motors contain an internal mechanism, either electronic or
electromechanical, that allows it to change the direction of current flow in the motor’s
path on a periodic basis.

Figno 3.5.4 : DC Motor

5: Wheels

This are simple devices that consist of a circular block of sturdy and hard material that is
put in an axil around which the wheel revolves when a moment is imparted by torque or
gravity. The wheel turning on the horizontal axil allows huge loads to be transported
when it is positioned under a load-bearing platform.

Figno 3.5.5 : Wheels

 CHAPTER 4
SYSTEM DESIGN AND WORKING

4.1 Circuit Diagram :

Figno 4.1.1 : Circuit Diagram

4.2 Working :-
The project operates on the principle of converting voice commands into control signals that guide the
movement of a robotic car. It uses a smartphone for voice recognition and Bluetooth communication to
send commands to the microcontroller, which then controls the motors through a motor driver.

Step-by-Step Working:

1. Voice Command Input:

• The user speaks a command (e.g., "forward", "left", "stop") into a smartphone app with voice
recognition capability.
2. Voice to Text Conversion:
• The app converts the spoken words into corresponding text commands and sends them via
Bluetooth.
3. Bluetooth Communication:
• The Bluetooth module (HC-05 or built-in on ESP32) receives the command and passes it to the
microcontroller.
4. Command Processing:
• The microcontroller (Arduino/ESP32) reads the received command and decides which motors to
activate and in what direction.
5. Motor Driver Activation:
• Based on the command, the motor driver (L298N) receives signals from the microcontroller and
drives the DC motors accordingly.
6. Car Movement:
• The robotic car moves forward, backward, left, right, or stops depending on the command.
 CHAPTER 5
RESULT AND CONCLUSION

5.1 Conclusion :

The project "Voice Controlled Robotic Vehicle" has numerous uses both now and in the future. In the
future, improvements can be added to the project to make it more effective. The project has a wide range
of applications, including military, home security, rescue missions, industry, and medical support. Using
the given resources, we were able to create a rudimentary model of a voice controlled robotic car. Because
this project is simple to implement, this robot is advantageous to human life. The Voice Control Robot is
beneficial for monitoring and assisting disabled persons. It is simple to use because it operates with hasic
voice commands. It is effective in locations where humans are unable to reach. This robot is modest in
size. This robot can be used to spy on people. It has the petential to be utilised for surveillance. For security
purposes, we can incorporate a web cam into this robot. The voice recognition software is accurate and
sensitive to background noise, allowing it to distinguish a voice command.
5.2 Advantages :

1. Hands-Free Operation:
Enables control without physical contact, making it user-friendly and accessible for individuals with
mobility impairments.

2. Ease of Use:
Voice commands are intuitive and easy to remember, reducing the learning curve for users.

3. Cost-Effective:
Utilizes low-cost components like Arduino, Bluetooth modules, and smartphones, making it budget-
friendly for academic or prototype development.

4. Real-Time Control:
Offers quick response to voice commands, enhancing real-time interaction and precision control of the
robot.

5. Wireless Communication:
Bluetooth-based control eliminates the need for wired connections, improving the system's flexibility and
range (within Bluetooth limits).

6. Scalability:
The system can be easily upgraded to include more complex functionalities like obstacle avoidance, GPS
tracking, or integration with loT platforms.

7. Application Potential:
Useful in various fields such as assistive technologies, home automation, surveillance, and industrial
automation.

8. Skill Development:
Enhances practical knowledge in embedded systems, wireless communication, motor control, and basic
Al (speech recognition).
5.3 Disadvantages :

1. Even the best speech recognition systems sometimes make errors. If there is noise or some other
sound in the room the number of errors will increase.
2. Speech Recognition works best if the microphone is close to the user will tend to increase the
number of errors.
3. In Speech recognition system, there is a possibility of unauthorized usage. Since this doesn’t
depends upon which person is speaking.

5.4 Applications :
1. The robot is useful in places where humans find difficult to reach but human voice reaches.
E.g. in fire situations, in highly toxic areas
2. It is the one of the important stage of Humanoid robots.
3. Command and control of appliances and equipment
4. The robot can be find for surveillance or reconnaissance.
5. Telephone assistance system.
6. Command and control of application and equipment.
REFERENCES:

[1] Byoung-Kyun Shim; Yoo-Ki Cho; Jong-Baem Won; Sung-HyunHan Control, Automation and
Systems (ICCAS),2011 A study on real-time control of mobile robot with based on voice command,
11th International Conference on Publication, 2011.
[2] Sung-Won Jung; Ki-Won Sung; Moon-Youl Park; Eon-Uck Kang; WonJun Hwang; Jong-Dae Won;
Woo-Song Lee; Sung-Hyun Han, “A study on precise control of autonomous driving robot by voice
recognition, 44th International, Symposium, 2013
[3] K. Kannan and J. Selvakumar, “A paper on Arduino Based Voice Controlled Robot.”
[4] Chopra and Harshad Dange, “A report on Voice Controlled Robot.” [5] Jonathan Malkin, Jeff
Bilmes, “The Voice Bot: A Voice Controlled Robot Arm.”