🎯 Object Tracking with OpenCV and Arduino

This project demonstrates real-time object tracking using Python (OpenCV) and Arduino to physically follow the tracked object with servo motors.

🔧 Features

• Object tracking using OpenCV CSRT Tracker
• Real-time camera movement using Arduino-controlled servos
• Adjustable tracking based on selected ROI
• Simple serial communication between Python and Arduino
• Can be adapted to track a ball, hand, or person

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🎥 Demo and Explaination

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lNNuFg4Yxq6XTy5rsHVom9hgyrTNHtH0/view?usp=drive_link

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🧰 Requirements

Hardware:

• Arduino UNO/Nano
• 2x Servo Motors (for pan and tilt)
• USB Camera
• Arduino-compatible USB cable
• Breadboard + jumper wires

Software:

• Python 3.x
• OpenCV (pip install opencv-python)
• NumPy (pip install numpy)
• PySerial (pip install pyserial)
• Arduino IDE

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⚙️ How It Works

1. Live video is captured using a webcam.
2. You select an object to track using a mouse.
3. OpenCV CSRT Tracker updates the object's position.
4. The center of the object is mapped to servo angles (0-180°).
5. Position data is sent via serial to Arduino.
6. Arduino moves the servos to follow the object.

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