
During February 2025, Nikhil Sawhney enhanced the perception capabilities of the purdue-arc/sphero-swarm repository by developing robust LED detection and ball tracking features for autonomous control experiments. Leveraging Python, OpenCV, and NumPy, he implemented an OpenCV-based LED perception pipeline and integrated object-level tracking through a dedicated script. Nikhil also introduced test and demo video assets to streamline experimental validation and benchmarking, while updating scripts to support multiple video inputs and improved visualization. His work focused on improving reproducibility and reducing runtime friction, resulting in a more reliable and efficient perception system for repeatable, data-driven robotics experiments.
February 2025 monthly summary for purdue-arc/sphero-swarm focused on enhancing perception capabilities for autonomous control and experimental validation. Delivered robust LED perception improvements with OpenCV-based detection, integrated ball tracking, and prepared perception-demo assets to accelerate experiments. Implemented small, targeted fixes to streamline runtime and improve reproducibility. The work aligns with our goals of reliable perception, repeatable experiments, and faster iteration cycles.
February 2025 monthly summary for purdue-arc/sphero-swarm focused on enhancing perception capabilities for autonomous control and experimental validation. Delivered robust LED perception improvements with OpenCV-based detection, integrated ball tracking, and prepared perception-demo assets to accelerate experiments. Implemented small, targeted fixes to streamline runtime and improve reproducibility. The work aligns with our goals of reliable perception, repeatable experiments, and faster iteration cycles.

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