Android/GUI Controlled Bluetooth Spy Robot (SPY-BOT)

Abstract

The robotic vehicle can be controlled by a PC or an android device. The GUI interface used to control the robot is developed in MATLAB, and the android app is developed using MIT appinventor 2. The robotic vehicle is equipped with an IP web camera for GUI interface and another wireless camera having night vision capability for remote monitoring/spying purposes. This system can be used in sensitive areas where humans cannot enter directly. The commands provided by android application/GUI interface are used to move the robot in front, back and left right directions. The vehicle consists of a Bluetooth receiver interfaced to a PIC microcontroller. On receiving command from the receiver, the PIC microcontroller operates on the movement of motor through a driver IC. The android device or laptop can operate the vehicle at a good Bluetooth communication range. The night vision camera mounted on robot allows for efficient spying even in darkest areas using infrared lighting.