Wheeled Surveillance and Navigation Robot
The development of a wheeled mid size robots designed for surveillance and autonomous navigation using the latest technologies. The robot operates continuously, day and night, and is equipped with various components to ensure real-time monitoring and image streaming.
Our custom-built 6WD robotic platform features a compact infrared (IR) night vision camera that streams live video feeds to a central control station in real time. This allows operators to monitor environments with low or no lighting ideal for surveillance, inspection, and autonomous navigation in challenging conditions.
The robot’s architecture is driven by a Single Board Computer (SBC), which interfaces with a microcontroller via serial communication. The SBC handles the video processing and ROS-based communication, while the microcontroller manages low-level motor control and sensor data.
OS Debian 12 ROS Firmware Version v.8.25
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LiDAR Sensor:
Used for obstacle detection, mapping, and path planning. It allows the robot to navigate autonomously in complex environments by creating accurate 3D models of its surroundings. -
Night Vision High Resolution Camera:
Enables the robot to operate effectively in low-light or dark environments, making it ideal for 24/7 surveillance tasks. -
Software (Robot Operating System)
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Acts as the middleware for managing lidar data, control, real-time decision-making, and inter-process communication.
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Key ROS packages used may include:
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SLAM
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Navigation Stack
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Image_transport for camera streaming
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Rosserial for microcontroller communication
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Single Board Computer:
Serves as the main processing unit, running the operating system, image processing, algorithms, and managing communication protocols. -
Microcontroller:
Handles low-level control tasks such as motor control, sensor interfacing, and basic I/O operations. -
Wireless Communication Module (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth):
Provides remote access for live video streaming and control commands from a base station or mobile device.
With six-wheel drive for enhanced mobility and LiDAR for real-time obstacle detection and path planning, this robot is built to navigate complex environments with precision.
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🔹 6-Wheel Drive
🔹 2D LiDAR for SLAM & autonomous navigation
🔹 Ideal for surveillance, and industrial automation
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