RU Stealth

Move in Silence, Scan with Precision

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Inspiration

We were inspired by stealth technology in military applications and the idea of silent, precise detection. The goal was to create a radar system that operates discreetly yet powerfully, embodying the mantra "Move in Silence, Scan with Precision."

What it does

RU Stealth is a radar visualization tool that silently scans its environment, detecting objects within a 40 cm range across a full 360-degree field. Objects remain displayed on the radar map until their angle is rescanned, providing a persistent view of the surroundings.

How we built it

We used Processing to create a real-time radar display, interfacing with an Arduino via serial communication to receive angle and distance data. The system features a sleek, green-on-black radar interface with concentric arcs, a sweeping scan line, and persistent object markers, all coded to scale dynamically with the screen size.

Challenges we ran into

Integrating serial data was tricky—malformed inputs occasionally disrupted the feed. Making detections persist without overwhelming the display required balancing memory and performance. Fine-tuning the radar’s scale to match physical distances also took trial and error.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We’re proud of achieving a smooth, professional radar visualization that updates in real time while maintaining past detections. The seamless 360-degree sweep and intuitive HUD text make it both functional and visually striking.

What we learned

We deepened our understanding of serial communication, trigonometric mapping in Processing, and managing persistent data in real-time applications. Debugging sensor data taught us resilience and precision.

What's next for RU Stealth

Next, we plan to enhance RU Stealth with object tracking over time, add audio cues for detections, and integrate machine learning to classify detected objects—all while keeping the system silent and efficient.

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