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About The Project

Next-Generation Autonomous Robotics

Fully integrated AI navigation, wireless communication, precision docking, and intelligent charging for drone surveillance.

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Docking System

Autonomous docking and charging platform with electromagnet precision alignment.

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AI Surveillance Drone

Real-time aerial surveillance with live video to laptop via ESP32 wireless.

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Electromagnetic Alignment

Precision alignment with electromagnet + pogo pins for secure contact.

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Dual-Mode Operation

Seamless switching between AI autonomous and manual override modes.

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ESP32 Wireless Link

Real-time bidirectional communication between bot and drone.

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Rack & Pinion Lift

Precision Z-axis mechanism to meet and secure the landing drone.

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Concept & Design

Mechanical CAD, electronics schematics, system architecture

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Bot Assembly

Chassis, motor mounting, lift mechanism, power integration

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Drone Build

Frame, flight controller config, camera + ESP32 integration

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Software & AI

Navigation, docking algorithm, video streaming, control system

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Testing & Demo

System integration, autonomous trials, live demonstration

Components Used

Hardware Architecture

Premium components for reliability, performance, and seamless integration.

BOT SYSTEM 13 Components

DRONE SYSTEM 5 Components

System Architecture

Communication & Control Flow

Step-by-step data flow: bot surveillance → AI detection → drone deployment → evidence collection → return & dock.

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GROUND BOT

Patrols · Ultrasonic · Pi Cam

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AI DETECTION

Pi 0 2W · Threat Analysis

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ESP32 ALERT

Wireless Deploy Signal

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SURVEILLANCE DRONE

ESP32 FC · 8524 Coreless Motors · ESP32 Cam · 3S LiPo

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Aerial Footage

ESP32 Cam · 15fps MJPEG

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Return & Dock

Ultrasonic · Electromagnet Lock

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Smart Charging

TP4056 · Pogo Pins · LiPo

DATA FLOW PATHWAYS — STEP BY STEP

Key Features

Cutting-Edge Capabilities

Advanced robotics engineered for reliable autonomous drone operations.

Prototype Showcase

Visual System Overview

Mechanical and electronic subsystems powering the autonomous platform.

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Ground Bot

Autonomous Docking Platform

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Surveillance Drone

ESP32 Micro-Drone

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Docking System

Electromagnet + Pogo Pins

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Lift Mechanism

Rack & Pinion Assembly

7Ah
Battery Capacity
12V
System Power
100 RPM
Drive Motors
15 fps
Video Stream
Working Process

From Launch to Recharge

Intelligent surveillance cycle — bot patrols, AI detects threats, drone deploys, collects evidence, returns, bot resumes.

Future Scope

Roadmap & Possibilities

Designed for extensibility — advanced applications across industries.

Team Members

Meet The Builders

The brilliant minds behind AEROROVER — designing, engineering, and bringing this prototype to life.

A project by Team 02 of L Division from KLE Technological University.

Concept and Ideation by Manju Teli