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@article{199209,
        author = {Ethan Joel Hamilton and Madhav Nair and Zeneisha Thakuri and Rabinder Henry},
        title = {Development and Fabrication of a 3D-Printed Autonomous Rover for Terrain Navigation},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {12151-12153},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=199209},
        abstract = {The presented work includes the design, development of a 21.2-centimeter-class educational autonomous rover, constructed using 3D printing and low-voltage mechatronic components. Designed for first-year B.Tech AI & Robotics students, the rover introduces the fundamentals of robotic mobility and navigation through a safe, modular, and easily repairable platform.
The rover incorporates a PLA chassis, 6-wheel drive, Arduino Mega controller, and a sensor suite including ultrasonic and temperature and humidity sensors.
Test results demonstrate reliable movement across uneven terrain, stable sensor fusion, and robust teleoperation/autonomy in controlled environments. The rover serves as a practical educational platform aligned with NEP 2020’s vision of multidisciplinary, hands-on learning.},
        keywords = {Educational robotics, Rover, sensor fusion, terrain navigation, 3D printing.},
        month = {April},
        }