An Automatic Wireless-based Android Controlled Ground Robotic Spy Vehicle
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2024-12
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Lead City University, Ibadan
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The pervasive fear among residents, loss of lives, both military and civilian, and the drain on government resources during occurrences and crises conflicts necessitate innovative solutions. This study explores the creation of an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) designed for remote-controlled surveillance to aid in addressing insurgency and terrorism issues that pose significant threats to national and international security. The aim of this research is to design and implement a wireless, android-based ground robotic system capable of performing sophisticated spying tasks thereby reducing risk in hostile environments. The methodology employed involves a modular design approach, integrating off-the-shelf components such as Arduino IDE, ESP32-camera, motor drivers, and various power sources. These components were selected for their reliability, availability, and alignment with the objectives of the system. The UGV prototype was developed to perform functions including patrolling and monitoring environments, potentially dangerous to human operators, such as military zones and conflict areas. Results from the implementation demonstrated the vehicle's ability
to navigate and provide real-time feedback of live video streaming of what the robot “sees”. This independence from network connectivity ensures reliability even in remote environments. The vehicle operates via commands transmitted from an android application, enabling it to move in pre-determined directions and relay visual data back to the base station through an ESP32-camera and a web-server that controls the robot which is being programmed with help of an Arduino IDE. This project successfully demonstrates a cost-effective and efficient approach to surveillance and reconnaissance in high-risk areas. The study recommends enhancing the UGV's capabilities, including extended battery life, improved sensor range, and autonomous navigation algorithms, to ensure a more reliable and performance-optimized vehicle suitable for various surveillance tasks while maintaining affordability.
Keywords: Android-based, ESP32-camera, Modular design, Remote-controlled, Surveillance, Unmanned ground vehicle.
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Android-based, ESP32-camera, Modular design, Remote-controlled, Surveillance, Unmanned ground vehicle.
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Kate Turabia