A cost effective GPS guided autonomous object transporter robot for disaster management and industrial automation

Abstract

This paper presents the design methodology and implementation of a low cost autonomous robot prototype that can reach prescribed destination using Global Positioning System (GPS). By calculating the heading angle from the current GPS co-ordinate, the robot can adjust its direction using a digital compass reading. Our designed autonomous robot can carry and transport small objects perfectly to the target destination and after fulfilling its task the robot can return independently to its starting location. The functionality and accuracy of this GPS guided transporter robot are tested in different locations and accuracy rate is measured in terms of heading angle and average distance deviation from the target. Our robotic module can be very effective as a surveillance robot in the management of a disaster such as earthquake. Apart from its scope of use in industrial automation, our designed object transporter robot can be a helping hand for the disabled people, therefore offering them flexibility and comfort in day-to-day life.