Introduction

The aim of my current project is to design a cheap yet effective way of sensing and mapping potholes through the use of Google Maps, Arduino, and custom 3D printed cases. The sensors I plan on using to detect the potholes are a modified laser range finder, an ultrasonic sensor, and a GPS unit. I also plan to use a small bluetooth module in order to send data to a phone, then from the phone, to an application on a computer, which will map where the pothole is located using the GPS as well as others. The ultimate goal is to have created a more efficient way of detecting which streets need repaved in order to keep the streets safe.