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Journal of Advancements in Robotics Review Article

ExploroBot: A Versatile Robotic Explorer

  1. Ashwini Garole Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Vishwaniketan's Institute of Management Entrepreneurship and Engineering Technology (ViMEET), Khalapur
  2. Aditya Kale Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Vishwaniketan's Institute of Management Entrepreneurship and Engineering Technology (ViMEET), Khalapur
  3. Abhinav Patil Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Vishwaniketan's Institute of Management Entrepreneurship and Engineering Technology (ViMEET), Khalapur
  4. Siddhesh Tatkare Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Vishwaniketan's Institute of Management Entrepreneurship and Engineering Technology (ViMEET), Khalapur
  5. Shravani Waghmare Department of Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Vishwaniketan's Institute of Management Entrepreneurship and Engineering Technology (ViMEET), Khalapur

Abstract

ExploroBot: A versatile robotic explorer is a cutting-edge robotic platform designed for exploration and surveillance applications. Equipped with six battery-operated motors for mobility and an Arduino UNO microcontroller as its brain, the rover integrates ultrasonic sensors and two ESP32 CAM modules for obstacle avoidance and live footage streaming. With precise control mechanisms and advanced sensor technologies, ExploroBot: A versatile robotic explorer offers a versatile solution for navigating complex environments while capturing real-time data for analysis and monitoring. Using 6 battery operated motors for each BO wheel, the Arduino UNO as its brain and an ultrasonic sensor will provide it with the data around the Rover as the ultrasonic sensor is fitted on a Servo Motor for 180-degree movement, and it will help the microcontroller make decisions to avoid collisions with the obstacles, The Rover also has two ESP32 CAM modules, one for pan and tilt movement supported using more than two Servo Motors and another ESP32 CAM module for LIVE footage of the Rover surrounding us using a web server on our mobile phone or laptop. The ultrasonic sensor does send and receive the signal rays to understand the obstacle distance from the rover and help the rover take decisions and avoid obstacles. The one ESP32 CAM module used for object detection uses Coco library for object detection, and the other is used for LIVE streaming of the footage around the rover when it is in action.

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