Platform Modifications Towards an Autonomous Multi-Passenger Golf Cart

Abstract

This paper presents the transformation of a 14- seater multi- passenger golf cart to an autonomous level 3 vehicle by the Autotronics Research Lab team in Ain Shams University. The developed vehicle is to be used in closed environments such as campuses, resorts and clubs. Through this paper, we will discuss the mechanical and electrical modifications as well as the sensor suite of the car. In addition, the used algorithms in perception, localization and mapping, and the safety approaches taken in case of emergency for the passenger safety are discussed.