PRACTICAL CASES OF DEVELOPING A VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM FOR A ROBOTIC PLATFORM

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to increase the effectiveness of video surveillance of the robotic platform by creating an appropriate system. The study includes an analysis of existing video surveillance solutions on robotic platforms and drones. The object of the study is the process of increasing the effectiveness of video surveillance on robotic platforms using the customization of camera fixation mechanisms. The subject of the research is the improvement of the design of mounting cameras, due to the use of vertical and horizontal movement mechanisms. Practical cases of implementing a video surveillance system on a robotic platform are offered. For its implementation, a three-dimensional model and construction of a robotic platform, made by means of 3d printing, was created. Several solutions regarding video surveillance cameras, which were fixed on a robotic platform in various ways, were considered. The first method used a night vision camera fixed in the body. The disadvantage of the camera is its fixation in the body of the robotic platform, which makes the camera immobile. The advantage of such a camera is the ability to perform tasks in the dark. The second method is to use a special rotating mechanism of the camera. It provides horizontal and vertical movement of the camera, which creates a larger viewing angle for the operator. The advantage of this mechanism is the possibility of attaching different types of cameras, both cameras for FPV and cameras with night vision function. In contrast to existing ideas, the proposed solution is distinguished by the uniqueness of the design of the robotic platform. This requires additional setup of additional CCTV camera mounting mechanisms and specialized control equipment for control. The proposed designs can be used on ground robotic platforms both at enterprises and by special operations forces.