AWRO mobile robot: Aid for water rescue operations
Date of Publication
2010
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Aaron Don M. Africa
Defense Panel Chair
Ann E. Dulay
Defense Panel Member
Gerald P. Arada
Bernardo F. So, Jr.
Abstract/Summary
This thesis, entitled AWRO Mobile Robot: Aid for Water Rescue Operations, is a mobile robot that takes the appearance of watercraft, which can help a lifeguard to rescue a drowning person in deep swimming pools. AWRO is short for Aid for Water Rescue Operations .
The mobile robot detects the drowning person by determining the splashing patterns by the person, which can be seen in the output image taken from an onboard camera. The system makes use of PIC18F242 microcontroller to control the vehicle's functions and movements. In addition, communication between the PC and mobile robot is done through the use of serial communication. The control program of the mobile robot is implemented using several modules: the PIC microcontroller code, the main PC software running on top of the .NET framework, and the RoboRealm image processing software. With this, more lives will be saved, since it will be able to reach people who are drowning in areas where humans cannot normally reach.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15529
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
iii, 104, [158] leaves : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Mobile robots; Intelligent control systems
Recommended Citation
Favis, V. C., Gloriani, A. P., Siy, M. L., & Yatco, J. O. (2010). AWRO mobile robot: Aid for water rescue operations. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/14640
