Malaysian Technical Universities International Conference on Engineering B Technology (MUiCET 201 1)
Wireless Mobile Robot with Live-Feed Video
using PIC 16F628A Microcontroller
Jiwa ~bdullah',*,Hairulazwan Hashim and Mohd Rizal ~ h a i r i '
"2'3~aculty
of Electrical & Electronic Engineering,
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia,
86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor.
*Corresponding email: [email protected]
Abstract
The unprecedented number and scales of natural and human induced disasters in the past decade has urged the
emergency search and rescue community around the world to seek for newer, more effective equipment to
enhance their efficiency. Search and rescue technology still rely on old technologies such as search dogs, camera
mounted probes and technology that has been in service for decades. Hence, Wireless Mobile Robot with LiveFeed Video using PlC16F628A Microcontroller will create an alternative solution for rescue purposes which is
recognized as a risky mission. In this project, a prototype mobile robot with simple locomotion mechanism and
also network camera has been developed to support the rescue team. This prototype includes Wi-Fi router as a
platform to communicate between mobile robot and computer and facilitate a network camera attached to the
mobile robot. The mobile robot can be made to move around remotely by using GUI command on computer as
well as live-feed video will be displayed on the computer. The control range of this mobile robot is up to 140m in
a straight line of sight in open space.
Keywords: Wireless, mobile robot, P1C16F628 Microcontroller.
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Malaysian Technical Universities International Conrerence on Engineering & Technology (MUiCET 201 1)
replacing manual excavation. The application of the
robot is not limited for rescue application but it also
can be used in security where the mobile robot will
navigate and guard the building replacing human.
In additional, the robot can be upgraded if required
to apply in complex situation. Some of the appropriate
suggestions are listed as below. These suggestions can
be continued in future research to build a better design.
User can add more function such as a microphone and
a spotlight which there are a few available ports in
MCU. Then, wheels with high grips and efficiency are
recommended for the mobile robot. Besides that,
implementing the robot with microphone so the user
can hear sounds around the mobile robot while
navigating will improve the performance of the robot.
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