PID Controlled Differential Drive Robot Trajectory Tracking in MATLAB
A complete and realistic MATLAB simulation of a PID-controlled 4-wheel differential drive robot for trajectory tracking with animated path following and 5+ complex trajectory options.
📦 What You’ll Get:
✅ Complete MATLAB .m simulation script
✅ User-selectable complex trajectories (Sine, Zigzag, Rectangle, Spiral)
✅ Real-time robot animation with aesthetic design (colored robot & wheels)
✅ Tuned PID controller with smooth motion and path tracking
✅ Flowchart of work
✅ Simulation visualizations & plots
✅ Bonus: LIDAR-style visuals ready for enhancement
✅ ReadMe for setup and usage instructions
🎓 Ideal For:
Robotics & control engineering students
Final year or semester projects
Researchers working on autonomous mobile robots
MATLAB simulation enthusiasts
🔧 Key Features:
✅ Auto-Tuned PID Controller with smooth response
✅ 5+ Trajectory Options including Spiral, Rectangle, Maze-like Zigzag
✅ Aesthetic Visualization with orange robot, black wheels, and smooth trails
✅ Real-Time Animation using animatedline and fill for wheels & body
✅ Modular Code – easy to modify or extend
✅ Optimized for Teaching, Demonstration, or Prototyping
🔧 REQUIREMENTS:
No toolboxes required (uses core MATLAB functions)
🛠️ Need Help?
If you face any issues or want custom modifications, feel free to contact us through:
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