The role of smart cars is pivotal, and this project designs and implements a four-wheel vehicle control system leveraging 5G communication technology. The system aims to enhance the portability of smart cars, reduce their costs, enable remote control functionality, and improve mobility to meet the needs of modern Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The system integrates an ESP8266 Wi-Fi module with the Blinker IoT platform to enable remote, real-time control of car movement via a smartphone app. Using Access Point (AP) mode for fast network configuration, users can input Wi-Fi credentials and a Blinker key through a web interface for easy setup. Through the custom app interface, users can send commands to control the car’s forward, backward, turning, and stopping actions, as well as adjust speed and operation delay. Additionally, the system includes Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM) data storage to ensure the persistent saving of configuration information, and it features a remote wireless camera for external monitoring of the car’s surroundings. The Android-based remote control design allows users to monitor and control the car’s movement anytime and anywhere. Experimental results show that the system is stable, provides smooth control, operates at low cost and low power consumption, and offers good portability. Therefore, this intelligent car control system offers valuable insights for smart car development and application. It can also be integrated with popular smart homes, IoT, and other emerging technologies, offering broad application potential and promising development prospects.
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