Senior Physics/Comp Sci Project Ideas for Undergraduates

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The discussion centers on an undergraduate senior seeking project ideas that integrate physics principles, particularly in mechanics, with a focus on computer science. The project must expand on classroom teachings and will be coded in C++. A common project involves building a robotic car that autonomously navigates to a garage using optical sensors and microcontroller programming, but this is a standard assignment with competitive elements. Participants are encouraged to explore areas of personal interest within their studies to inspire unique project ideas. Reviewing the table of contents of relevant textbooks can help identify potential applications for their projects.
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I will be an undergraduate senior next year and I am a double major (physics, comp sci). For computer science I have to do a senior project. The only rules besides the obvious being that it has to expand what was taught in class. I want my project to implement physics principles and theory preferably in mechanics. I was hoping I could inquire for some project ideas. Most likely coded in c++.
 
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for my final undergrad project we have to build a robotic car which needs to guide itself to a garage indicated by a certain frequency LED. All sorts of optical and other sensors are used for guidance, as well as a lot of microcontroller programming. However, every one does this project so we have races which determine part of our final mark.
 
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