Android based robot

Abstract

This project proves the concept that android operating system can be used as a platform in the robotic field to control different functionalities of all types of robot. The android application developed in this project is used to control the movement of the robot (T-copter) and it also provides virtual presence to the endures who is controlling the robot using an interface.Software requirement specifications, software detail design and architecture have been done in initial phase. In implementation phase, three parts of software has been completed. An interface,used to control the movement of the robot (T-copter) and also display the live video stream coming from the robot (T-copter). An android application which is running on an android device house don the robot (T-copter), this device is connected to the robot hardware via Bluetooth device and is also connected to the user interface via the network (wifi). Android application consists of two modules, first one is live video streaming module and the second one is used to receive the movement control signals. Arduino has its own software program burn into it which receives the control signal from Bluetooth device and sends the movement signals to the actuators of the robot. All the three parts of the software,including android application, user interface and Arduino’s program has been achieved. Unit testing, system testing and integration testing of the system validated the required results. All the iii developed functionalities are working efficiently and the results conform to the software requirement specification document.