Autonomous Dune Buggy

Originally built as a prototype for a freshman curriculum, the Dune Buggy is a fully autonomous 3-wheeled robot featuring sand-optimized rear wheels and a gravity-pivoted front caster. A pendulum-mounted QR code system allows for consistent camera tracking via OpenCV, maintaining visibility even on hilly or uneven sand terrain. The design adapts water-based tracking systems for dryland use in a bumpy environment.