DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THROWABLE SURVEILLANCE DEVICE

Abstract

The project aims to design, develop, and analyze a throwable surveillance device to enhance surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in potentially dangerous and inaccessible environments. The motivation behind the project stems from the need to minimize risks for first responders, such as firefighters and police officers, who often face life-threatening situations. The throwable surveillance device, inspired by existing devices like SpyBowl 360, Eye Ball, Recon Scout, and EyeDrive, offers real-time audio and video transmissions and can be thrown, rolled, or dropped into targeted areas. It is equipped with cameras, microphones, and infrared illuminators, allowing for efficient data collection and monitoring in various scenarios. The project's literature review explores existing throwable robots and surveillance devices, highlighting their features, functionalities, and applications. These devices have proven beneficial in hostage situations, active shooter scenarios, and disaster response operations, providing crucial information before human intervention. The research indicates that small robots offer the advantage of discreet operation, easy deployment, and the ability to access confined spaces. The thesis report will cover the project's motivation, objectives, literature review, available solutions, main components, system specifications, preliminary design, deliverables, and project timeline. The research and development of the throwable surveillance device will contribute to the advancement of telemonitoring and surveillance technologies, reducing risks for first responders and enhancing their operational efficiency in critical situations. Furthermore, the device's potential applications extend beyond the military and police sectors to areas such as natural disaster response, building inspections, and search and rescue operations.