Remote Control SWAT Robot for NMBPD Team 2 Lazaro Galban Raul Galindo Daniel Oliu Advisor: Dr. Sabri Tosunoglu

Overview Problem Statement Problem Statement Metrics Metrics Solution Concept Solution Concept Design Alternatives Design Alternatives Conceptual Designs Conceptual Designs Proposed Design Proposed Design Division of Responsibilities Division of Responsibilities Conclusion Conclusion

Problem Statement The North Miami Beach Police Department (NMBPD) is in need of a remote controlled vehicle. The North Miami Beach Police Department (NMBPD) is in need of a remote controlled vehicle. Currently Used Robot by NMBPD: Currently Used Robot by NMBPD: Remote Control Hobby Car Remote Control Hobby Car Surveillance Camera Surveillance Camera Weak Frame Suspension Weak Frame Suspension Unable to Climb Stairs Unable to Climb Stairs Uncontrollable Speed Uncontrollable Speed Designed for Flat Levels Designed for Flat Levels Remote Control Remote Control Remote for Hobby Car Remote for Hobby Car Remote for Audio/Video Feedback Remote for Audio/Video Feedback

Metrics Robot Specification Gross Weight Limit55 pounds Robot Dimensions16” x 8” x 6” Power Supply Rechargeable Ion Battery Level Arm Length10’’ Radio Transmitter Frequency2.4 GHz Source: EVStudios.info

Solution Concept Robot needs to be capable of the following: Robot needs to be capable of the following: Climb Stairs Climb Stairs Controllable Speed Controllable Speed Carry Payload Carry Payload Swappable Battery Swappable Battery Portable Portable Rotatable Camera Rotatable Camera Adjustable height Adjustable height Low Cost Low Cost

Design Alternatives HD2-S Remote Surveillance Treaded Robot Based Price $11, ” x 20” x 9.5” 2.4 GHz Frequency Talon Military Robot 115 lb (52 kg) (OSHA allows only 56 lbs to be carried by a person)

Design Alternatives (cont.) 4WD WiFi Controlled ATR Base Price $3, Unable to Climb Stairs 12.25” x 17.25” x 2.31” Lynxmotion Phoenix 3DOF Hexapod Base Price $ Small Size Low Load Carrying Capabilities

Design Alternatives (cont.) Displacement TypeWheelsTracksLegs Climbing154 Simplicity341 Cost442 Maintenance432 Speed542 Weight324 Payload Capacity352 Total Scale: = Most desirable

Conceptual Designs

Proposed Design Less Moving Parts Two main wheels Less Cost No tensor needed Less Material Shorter track length Level Arm Climb obstacles

Timeline

Recorded Project Hours (Current Total: 227 hours)

Division of Responsibilities Raul Galindo Research and formulation of robot main frame body Research and formulation of robot main frame body Implementation of lever arms for stair climbing Implementation of lever arms for stair climbing Lazaro Galban Design alternatives for robot rubber tract system and main frame body Design alternatives for robot rubber tract system and main frame body Research current designs for the mobile platform Research current designs for the mobile platform Daniel Oliu Design and research of robot controller for audio/video feedback Design and research of robot controller for audio/video feedback Implementation of controller for robot commands. Implementation of controller for robot commands.

Conclusion Design a low cost surveillance robot Design a low cost surveillance robot Ability to climb stairs and over obstacles Ability to climb stairs and over obstacles Low Weight Low Weight Easy Portability Easy Portability