S.C.A.R.R or ‘Station Controlled Advance Reconnaissance Rover’ presents
a modern approach for surveillance at desired areas, remote border locations, buffer
zones, or strategic military deployment areas using a multifunctional robot based on the
Arduino development board. The purpose of designing and constructing a surveillance
robot is simple; it is to adapt to the advancements in technology in the field of modern
warfare as well as to have a pragmatic and reliable solution to ever-increasing
surveillance demands due to hostile activities. This robotic vehicle can potentially
substitute human deployment in concerned areas to provide surveillance and perform
desired tasks. The robotic vehicle works as a manually controlled vehicle through Dual
Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) technology and is equipped with a Radio AV Night
Vision camera which can work both day and night to provide real-time video feed. This
robot can be used to detect the presence of the enemy in both friendly territory and
buffer zones and capture through the camera to give live streaming to authorized
personnel. Surveillance is major and active field role while working in the border area
and for the same, there is a need for a robot for surveillance purposes. A smart
surveillance robot for military and counter-threat applications is presented in this paper.
A well-rounded approach to testing, of all the physical and technical factors, was
considered and taken into action in the form of improving the rover.
Keywords: Arduino, DC motor, Dual Tone Multi Frequency Decoder, Radio Night Vision Camera, S.C.A.R.R, Station Controlled Advance Reconnaissance Rover.
