Robotic Sensor Ball for Dynamic Surveillance Coverage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current security systems and IP cameras are limited to a single area or region, requiring intensive setup across an entire building or office, and lack the ability to be easily moved or remotely monitored.
Innovation Solution
A remotely controlled robotic sensor ball with a modular design, equipped with a camera, sensors, and a propulsion system, allowing it to be driven between rooms and areas to monitor environments, stream video and sensor data, and send alerts, while being customizable with various sensors and outputs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If traditional security systems and IP cameras are deployed across an entire building, then coverage area is improved, but setup complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The security monitoring function is segmented into a mobile robotic unit that can be deployed to different areas as needed, rather than installing fixed cameras throughout the entire building. This single mobile unit replaces multiple stationary cameras, reducing setup complexity while maintaining comprehensive coverage capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static fixed cameras to a dynamic mobile robotic platform that can move between locations. This mobility allows one unit to cover multiple areas sequentially, achieving building-wide coverage without the complexity of installing numerous fixed cameras simultaneously.
2Area of stationary object
If fixed IP cameras are installed in multiple locations, then monitoring coverage is improved, but ease of operation and remote control capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring system is consolidated into a single mobile robotic unit with integrated camera and sensors, replacing multiple distributed fixed cameras. This unified mobile platform is remotely controllable, allowing operators to navigate to any location and monitor conditions, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining comprehensive monitoring coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile robotic platform serves multiple functions: it can be remotely controlled to navigate to different locations, capture video and sensor data, and provide real-time monitoring. This multi-functional design replaces multiple specialized fixed cameras with a single versatile unit that is easier to operate and control remotely.
3Reliability
If traditional security cameras are deployed throughout a facility, then surveillance capability is improved, but adaptability to different areas and conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs a mobile robotic platform with adaptive navigation capabilities that can dynamically respond to different environmental conditions and area requirements. The robot can be remotely guided to specific locations based on changing surveillance needs, providing reliable monitoring while adapting to various areas and conditions, unlike fixed cameras with limited coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile robotic system allows for dynamic adjustment of surveillance parameters such as location, orientation, and focus based on different area requirements. The platform can change its operational parameters adaptively when moved to different environments, maintaining reliable surveillance capability across diverse areas while fixed cameras cannot adjust their position or orientation.
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AI summary
A remotely controlled robotic sensor ball and method of operation thereof. The robotic sensor ball includes an outer shell forming a ball, control circuitry positioned within the outer shell, a camera operably connected to the control circuitry, a propulsion system inside the outer shell, and one or more connectors. The control circuitry includes at least one processor, memory, and a wireless communication interface. The camera is configured to generate video signals of a view exterior to the outer shell. The propulsion system configured to cause the outer shell to rotate in response to instructions received via the wireless communication interface. The one or more connectors are configured to operably connect one or more sensors to the control circuitry. The one or more sensors are connectable in a modular manner.