Wirless Controlled Vehicle with robotic arm
In this project a vehicular robot with a robotic arm will be designed. This prototype system will be capable of being used for different purposes in different sectors. In defense sector, it will reduce the risk to human life during surveillance and security operations. In industrial sector, it will
2025-06-28 16:30:02 - Adil Khan
Wirless Controlled Vehicle with robotic arm
Project Area of Specialization RoboticsProject SummaryIn this project a vehicular robot with a robotic arm will be designed. This prototype system will be capable of being used for different purposes in different sectors. In defense sector, it will reduce the risk to human life during surveillance and security operations. In industrial sector, it will work on the base of stability as pick and place machine. The vehicle will consist of different types of sensors and camera also, which would transmit the signal and provide information on different environment to the control station. The robot will be controlled remotely through wireless techniques. Movement of the robot as well as the arm, will be controlled from a laptop or android mobile phone. The whole system will be controlled using a microcontroller
This project is based on the wireless control. In this, we designed a prototype system. The system will consist of microcontroller board. It has also a robotic arm which will be used for pick and place. The arm will move at specific angles to grab the allocated weights. It will have motor driver IC’s along with the different type of indication sensors. The indication sensors will detect any type of activity or motion around the range. The camera is attached on the robot to monitor the situation and then transmit that signal to the control station. The whole process can be done through the wireless technology. The supply to the system is from the solar panel through the batteries that are installed on the prototype.
Project ObjectivesThe main objectives are as follow:
- To design a vehicle robot.
- To design a robotic arm with proper fabrication.
- To ensure the stability of the platform while using the robotic arm.
- To develop the wireless control of robot.
- Transmit the video feed from the robot to the control station.
- Transmit the sensor outputs from robot buzzer alarm input from the robot.
This project focuses on designing a robotic vehicle with arm that is controlled by the wireless technology. First, we have to design the structure with proper mechanical measurements. Then, we have to design the robotic arm of low weight material such as aluminum with proper fabrication. Now, place the arm at the center of the vehicle. Then, adjust the wheels with the motors. Place the controller at its place and the all required components such as drivers, sensors, lcd, buckets with load cells, solar panel with batteries.
The main component is microcontroller which is Arduino ATMEGA. It is a open-source and re-programmable device which is capable of sensing and controlling different objects according to the program burned in it. It is basically the brain of our project.
We have to use motor driver with motors connected to it for the motion of vehicle. The pins of the driver will be connected to the pins of the microcontroller.
A solar panel is composed of photovoltaic cells that are electrically connected. The energy is driven from the sun using panels and then convert it into electrical energy. For this useful purpose, we have to use batteries to store the energy. This energy is used for supply/power to the system.
We have to install different types of sensors such as metal detector, fire sensor and smoke sensor. We also install and buzzer indicator. All these sensors are connected through the microcontroller board. The buzzer is also attached with the microcontroller. The specific sensor will detect according to it then displays it on the LCD and pass the information to the webpage.
Now, we will install an LCD for displaying the information. The LCD is 16x2 display. Then, connect the pins of the LCD to the pins of the microcontroller.
The camera is also installed on the vehicle which is used for the monitoring. The camera is connected through the battery power. The camera will send the signals to the base station.
Then, a ZigBee module is also attached with the board. It’s one pin is connected with the power supply and other two pins with the microcontroller.
After all the components place, now verify the connections and transfer the code to the microcontroller. Burn the code in the microcontroller with the cable. Now, give power to the microcontroller, the vehicle will start.
Now, we can control its motion through the webpage. The different sensors and detectors send the information to the control station. The robot will transmit the video feed to the station and the footage will be seen on the page.
Benefits of the ProjectThis type of system will be used in different sectors especially in the industrial and defense sector. In defense, it will be as a search and rescue robot, where they entered structures deemed too dangerous for human search and rescue crews.
It will also be used as a Surveillance because the Information and early warning are two important ingredients for effective planning and battlefield management.
This system will also be used as a Mine Clearance and IED Disposal. Because, Mine clearance is another highly hazardous mission that can take human lives. These robots for mine clearance are used all around the world now a day. These are usually remote controlled by an operator controlling from a safe distance.
Technical Details of Final Deliverable- Designing of vehicle and robotic arm.
We have to design a robotic vehicle. The vehicle will consists of six tyres coupled with the dc gear motors of 100rpm. Then, we have to design the robotic arm consists of seven servo motors. The material used in designing is of acrylic sheet type.
2. Arm movement will be of 180 degree.
The arm will rotate around the 180 degree. It is of seven servo motors which allows the arm to move in the specific angle.
3. Power through solar technology.
The power will be from the solar. A solar will be connected with the battery and charge controller to provide the power to the system.
4. Ensuring the stability.
While lifting the weight by arm, the vehicle will not be topple.
5. Arm will be capable to lift 0.5Kg weight.
The arm will be able to lift the .5Kg weight at specific angle.
Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry SecurityOther Industries Manufacturing , Transportation Core Technology RoboticsOther TechnologiesSustainable Development Goals Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureRequired Resources| Item Name | Type | No. of Units | Per Unit Cost (in Rs) | Total (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total in (Rs) | 34500 | |||
| Acrylic Sheet | Equipment | 2 | 600 | 1200 |
| Sheet CNC Cutting | Miscellaneous | 1 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Robotic Arm Sheet | Equipment | 1 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Arm CNC cutting | Miscellaneous | 1 | 3000 | 3000 |
| Wheels | Equipment | 6 | 400 | 2400 |
| Gear Motor | Equipment | 6 | 1800 | 10800 |
| Servo Motors | Equipment | 7 | 600 | 4200 |
| Motor Coupling | Equipment | 6 | 200 | 1200 |
| Solar Panel | Equipment | 1 | 1000 | 1000 |
| 12V Dry Battery | Equipment | 1 | 1950 | 1950 |
| Charge Controller | Equipment | 1 | 500 | 500 |
| Arduino Mega | Equipment | 1 | 1400 | 1400 |
| MQ2 Smoke Sensor | Equipment | 1 | 200 | 200 |
| M2M Wires 30CM | Equipment | 1 | 80 | 80 |
| M2F Wires 30CM | Equipment | 1 | 80 | 80 |
| 9V Battery Power Plus | Equipment | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| Battery Clip | Equipment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Proximity Sensor PNP | Equipment | 1 | 350 | 350 |
| Bluetooth Module HC05 | Equipment | 1 | 430 | 430 |
| Buzzer 5V | Equipment | 2 | 20 | 40 |
| Temp Sensor DS18B20 | Equipment | 1 | 200 | 200 |
| Resistors | Equipment | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Camera | Equipment | 1 | 400 | 400 |