Ka-Chow

Amna Othman; Hadeel Darawsha

Ka-Chow

dc.contributor.author	Amna Othman
dc.contributor.author	Hadeel Darawsha
dc.date.accessioned	2026-01-28T11:41:11Z
dc.date.available	2026-01-28T11:41:11Z
dc.date.issued	2024
dc.description.abstract	Project Ka-Chow explores a novel approach to car racing by blending two distinct yet integrated experiences. We’ve built a high-tech system featuring the car with two modes: a self-driving car with autonomous obstacle avoidance and a remote-controlled counterpart. Participants can choose their racing thrill: navigate a challenging track through the car’s independent decision- making in self-driving mode, or take the wheel (remotely) and engage in a dynamic, hands-on experience, The remote control comes in two shapes: a PlayStation controller and a custom design created with the App- Inventor program. The Project Ka-Chow system enhances the racing experience through an immersive environment that includes real-time race updates, dynamic LED lighting, pulsating music, and a timer that determines the winner. The system also includes a camera that shows the race and streams it to a laptop or mobile app. This allows participants to watch the race from different perspectives and share it with others, The system also includes a smart gate that opens when it senses a car in front of it. The car then enters the gate. At the end of the race, there is a simple parking area where the car can be parked. The car then stops and ends the race. What is Ka-Chow? The phrase ”Ka-chow” is a made-up onomatopoeia that is used to represent the sound of a car accelerating. It is first used by Lightning McQueen in the 2006 film Cars, and it quickly becomes his signature catchphrase. McQueen uses ”Ka-chow” in a variety of contexts. He might use it to express excitement, like when he is about to race. He might use it to express determination, like when he is facing a challenge. Or, he might use it to express his competitive spirit, like when he is winning a race.
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11888/20781
dc.supervisor	Dr. Suleiman Abu Kharmeh
dc.title	Ka-Chow