Remote Control Vehicle for Detonation or Safe Disposal of IEDs based on video feedback

Our FYP is based on the disposal of IEDs. There are two types of IEDs at the moment. The first type can be safely disposed of using a pick and place mechanism and the second has to detonate using a water gun mechanism. At present, there are two separate mechanisms for both types of IEDs. We hav

Project Title

Remote Control Vehicle for Detonation or Safe Disposal of IEDs based on video feedback

Project Area of Specialization

Mechatronics Engineering

Project Summary

Our FYP is based on the disposal of IEDs. There are two types of IEDs at the moment. The first type can be safely disposed of using a pick and place mechanism and the second has to detonate using a water gun mechanism. At present, there are two separate mechanisms for both types of IEDs. We have to check the type of IED first via a camera and then use the appropriate mechanism with UGV for its disposal/detonation. As there are a limited number of UGV available so mostly the same UGV is used with both mechanisms and we have to remove and install the required mechanism during active operation which wastes a lot of time highly undesirable in any critical situation.

Now, we will make effective use of our time by working on an already established framework for our UGV. Our objective is to develop a base for the UGV by integrating both kinds of mechanisms on the same UGV. There will also be a camera placed on the same UGV so the user can detect the type of IED and apply the required mechanism to dispose of/detonate it at the very moment without the need to call the UGV back and apply any additional mechanism to it. This will save a lot of time during active operations. We will also develop a single controller to control the UGV, camera, and both the mechanism for disposal and detonation so a single person can operate it and save time as well as manpower needed previously.

Project Objectives

Since our FYP is based upon the implementation of various phases of design and mechatronics, it requires detailed and structured work-related objectives that are as follows

• The working of the UGV, based on the existing model and further development to the CAD Design to add a robotic arm.
• Construction and functionality of robotic arm for effective disposal of landmines by displacement of said landmines.
• A water-based machine for the safe detonation of a landmine in the case of failure of the safe disposal mechanism.
• A video feed for users to identify the status of the landmine to command IED to perform necessary action.

Project Implementation Method

Our FYP is basically a continuation of some of the work done in the past. We are trying to integrate two different mechanisms for IED disposal/detonation into a single base place on a UGV which can be easily controlled via a single controller by a singular user. A small Flowchart of how our work will be done is given below to explain the implementation method for our project:

This is the basic method that we will follow to achieve our objectives for this project. 

Initially, we will have a testing and research phase where we will become comfortable and apprehensive about our mechanisms and UGV. Understand how they are operated, controlled, and their limitations. 

Secondly, we will try to develop a single base that will hold both our mechanisms on our UGV. This will be the integration phase of our project. Where we will mechanically integrate our pieces.

Afterward, we will install a camera that will provide the user with video feedback for assistance in the control of UGV and the two mechanisms.

Then, we will try to develop a singular augmented controller for our project which will allow a single user to control our whole machine.

Finally, we will test our machine and improve any areas that require further toil and document our project for the guidance of the user.

Benefits of the Project

The Project is formed on the foundation of solving a number of issues that deal with the preservation of human life and the deployment of machines in place of humans to hazardous places. The main point that raised a need for the development of such a project in its inception was the requirement to replace machines with human workers in places that have a high percentage of workplace hazards. In an environment such disposal of a landmine, any human would be at a huge risk of being physically damaged or worse, loss of life. Therefore, such a robot is not only needed but is critical in saving lives. this also helps control costs as it lessens the number of investments required in HR, equipment, and recruitment. Further development of this design and concept will help aid in the solution of other problems such as manufacturing more robots for other fields that require additional mechatronic assistance and in some cases, completely replacing human interaction with the work needed to be done.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

We are establishing a multi-purpose, single-person operated IED disposal/detonation mechanism having video feedback that will guide users on which mechanism to deploy based on the type of IED. The technical details of the final deliverables are as follows

• Both the mechanism for Safe disposal and the mechanism for Detonation of IEDs should be placed on a single base within the area same as the roof of UGV
• The weight of the mechanism should be distributed so not to affect the working capabilities of UGV
• The 360-degree camera should be mounted on the base developed for the mechanisms in such a way that the working of both the mechanisms is possible using the same camera
• Video feedback of the camera should be available for the user so he can easily control the UGV and mounted mechanisms without any difficulty.
• There should be a single controller for the operation of the camera, both mechanisms and UGV. A single user should be able to control the whole machine without any assistance.
• The detonation mechanism using a water gun should have water capsules stored onto it so it doesn't have to be called back for ammunition reloading. There should be a mechanism to load new capsules onto the water gun once the previous one is used.
• The communication between the user operating at a safe distance using a controller and the robot is wireless with an operating radius of about 500m.

Final Deliverable of the Project

Hardware System

Core Industry

Security

Other Industries

Others

Core Technology

Robotics

Other Technologies

Others

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-Being for People, Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

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