MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202541124066 A) filed by Dr. Kanapathy Gopalakrishnan, Bangalore, Karnataka, on Dec. 9, 2025, for 'system, design and method of development of human following robot using arduino and ultrasonic sensor.'
Inventor(s) include Manjunath Chandragiri; Suresh S; U S Yashuvardhan; Vishnuvardhan K S; Naghma Anjum; and Dr. Venkatesh Kumar H.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 13, under issue no. 07/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The patent disclosure covers System, Design and Method of Development of Human following Robot Using Arduino and Ultrasonic Sensors. The development of autonomous robots capable of following a human has numerous ap plications, ranging from personal assistance to security and entertainment. This project of cusses on the design and implementation of a human-following robot using Arduino as the main control unit and ultrasonic sensors for distance measurement. The primary objective is to build a robot that can detect and track a human target by maintaining a consistent and safe following distance. The robot integrates multiple ultrasonic sensors to continuously measure the distance between itself and the person in front of it. Ultrasonic sensors open ate by emitting high-frequency sound waves and measuring the time taken for the waves to reflect back from an object. This information is used to calculate the precise distance between the robot and the human target. The Arduino microcontroller processes the sensor data and controls the robot's motors accordingly, adjusting speed and direction to. follow the person smoothly. The system uses simple algorithms to interpret sensor readings, filter noise, and make real-time decisions for navigation. When the human moves forward, the robot increases its speed to maintain proximity; when the human stops or moves backward, the robot slows down or halts to avoid collision. The robot is equipped with differential drive motors to allow smooth turns and maneuvering in various environments. This project highlights the challenges of human detection and tracking using basic sensors and micro controllers, including dealing with environmental noise, sensor inaccuracies, and obstacle avoidance. Despite these challenges, the prototype demonstrates effective human following in controlled indoor settings. The use of Arduino makes the design cost-effective and accessible for hobbyists and educational purposes. Overall, the human-following robot project showcases the integration of sensor technology, microcontroller programming, and robotics to create an autonomous system that interacts dynamically with a human subject. This technology can be further enhanced with advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to improve reliability and adaptability for real-world applications such as personal assistance for the elderly or disabled, automated delivery systems, and interactive robotic companions."
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