Introduction

The Wireless Landmine & Metal Detector Robotic Vehicle is a sophisticated engineering project designed for remote detection and surveillance in hazardous areas. Equipped with advanced components, this robotic vehicle aims to enhance safety and efficiency in landmine detection and metal detection tasks, providing real-time visual feedback through a surveillance camera. This project integrates multiple technologies, including RF communication, microcontroller programming, and sensor integration, to create a robust and functional robotic system.

Components:

4 DC Gear Motors: These provide the robot with mobility and maneuverability.

Metal Detector: This sensor detects the presence of metal objects buried underground or hidden in the environment.

RF Module (433 MHz): This enables wireless communication between the robot and a remote controller.

Surveillance Camera: This camera provides a live video feed of the robot’s surroundings.

Battery: Powers the entire robot.

LED Indicators: Two bright red LEDs illuminate upon metal detection.

Sound Hooter: Emits a loud sound to alert the operator of a potential landmine.

8051 Microcontroller: The brain of the robot, responsible for processing sensor data, controlling motors, and managing communication.

Relays: These control the motors, LEDs, and hooter based on signals from the microcontroller.

Video Demonstration:

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Description of the Robot

The robotic vehicle is powered by four DC Johnson Geared Motors, ensuring precise and stable movement across various terrains. It is equipped with a Metal Detector sensor to identify metal objects and landmines buried underground. The RF Module 433 MHz enables wireless communication between the robot and the control unit, allowing remote operation. For visual monitoring, a surveillance camera is mounted on the robot, transmitting live video feed to the operator. The system includes high-intensity red LED indicators and a high sound hooter that activate upon metal or landmine detection, providing clear visual and auditory alerts. The entire operation is managed by an 8051 microcontroller, which controls the motors, sensors, indicators, and hooter through relays.

Working of the Robot

1. Movement and Navigation: The robot is controlled remotely via RF communication. The operator can maneuver the robot using a wireless controller, which sends signals to the RF receiver on the robot.

2. Metal Detection: As the robot moves, the Metal Detector sensor continuously scans the ground. When metal or a landmine is detected, the sensor sends a signal to the microcontroller.

3. Alert Mechanism: Upon detection, the microcontroller triggers the high-intensity red LED indicators and the hooter, providing immediate visual and auditory alerts.

4. Surveillance: The surveillance camera mounted on the robot streams live video to the operator, allowing for real-time monitoring of the robot’s surroundings and detection activities.

5. Microcontroller Control: The 8051 microcontroller serves as the brain of the robot, processing inputs from the sensors and RF module, and controlling the outputs to the motors, LEDs, and hooter.

Applications of the Robot

1. Landmine Detection: Primarily used in military and post-conflict areas to detect and neutralize landmines.

2. Metal Detection: Suitable for detecting buried metal objects in construction sites, archaeological digs, and other industrial applications.

3. Surveillance: Provides real-time video surveillance in hazardous environments, enhancing safety and situational awareness.

Advantages of the Robot

1. Remote Operation: Ensures the safety of the operator by allowing remote control and monitoring.

2. Real-Time Alerts: Immediate visual and auditory alerts upon detection of metal or landmines.

3. Versatility: Can be used in various applications, including military, industrial, and archaeological.

4. Enhanced Safety: Reduces the risk of accidents and injuries in hazardous environments.

Disadvantages of the Robot

  • Limited Range: The effectiveness of the RF communication and surveillance camera may be limited by distance and obstacles.
  • Complexity: Requires precise programming and integration of multiple components, which can be challenging.
  • Power Dependency: Relies on battery power, which limits operational time and requires frequent recharging or battery replacement.

Programming of the Robot

The programming involves coding the 8051 microcontroller to handle inputs from the RF module and Metal Detector sensor, and control the outputs to the motors, LEDs, and hooter. The program includes routines for movement control, sensor data processing, and activation of alert mechanisms. Here’s a sample code snippet for the 8051 microcontroller:


// Code @circuitsbazaar @innovativeindianProjects @Mr.innovativeindian

#include<reg51.h>

sbit motor1 = P2^0;
sbit motor2 = P2^1;
sbit motor3 = P2^2;
sbit motor4 = P2^3;

sbit input1 = P3^0;
sbit input2 = P3^1;
sbit input3 = P3^2;
sbit input4 = P3^3;

sbit metal = P1^0;

sbit buz = P2^6;
sbit green = P2^4;
sbit led = P2^5;


void forward()
{
	motor1=1;
	motor2=0;
	motor3=1;
	motor4=0;
	
}
void Backward()
{
	motor1=0;
	motor2=1;
	motor3=0;
	motor4=1;

}
void Left()
{
	motor1=0;
	motor2=1;
	motor3=1;
	motor4=0;
}
void Right()
{
	motor1=1;
	motor2=0;
	motor3=0;
	motor4=1;
}

void Stop()
{
	motor1=0;
	motor2=0;
	motor3=0;
	motor4=0;
}


void delay(unsigned int d)
{
 unsigned int i,j;
 for(i=0;i<d;i++)
 {
 for(j=0;j<1000;j++);
}
}

main()
{
   
   motor1=1;
   motor2=1;
   motor3=1;
   motor4=1;
	
	  led=0;
	green =1;
   buz=1;
	delay(300);
		  led=1;
	green =0;
   buz=0;
	delay(300);
		  led=1;
	green =1;
   buz=1;

	
	
	
	
	
   while(1)
   {


	if(input1 == 1  && input2 == 1 && input3 == 1 && input4 ==1 && metal==1)
	{
 led=0;
	stop();
    while(input1 == 1  && input2 == 1 && input3 == 1 && input4 ==1 && metal==1 );
	delay(20);
		 led=1;

	}	
	
	if(input1 == 0  && input2 == 0 && input3 == 0 && input4 ==0 && metal==1)
	{
 led=0;
	stop();
    while(input1 == 0  && input2 == 0 && input3 == 0 && input4 ==0 && metal==1);
		delay(20);
		 led=1;

	}				
	if(input1==0 && metal==1)
	{
	 led=0;
	forward();
	while(input1==0 && metal==1);
	stop();
	delay(20);
 led=1;
	}

		if(input2==0 && metal==1)
	{
	 led=0;
	backward();
	while(input2==0 && metal==1);
	stop();
	delay(20);
 led=1;
	}

		if(input3==0 && metal==1)
	{		
		 led=0;
     left();
	 while(input3==0 && metal==1);
	 stop();
	 delay(20);	 
	 led=1;
	}

		if(input4==0 && metal==1)
	{		
		 led=0;
     right();
	 while(input4==0 && metal==1);
	 stop();
	 delay(20);	 
	 led=1;
	}

	while( metal==0 )
	{

	stop();
	buz=0;
	green=0;
	delay(120);		
	buz=1;
	green=1;
	delay(40);
	 
	}
/*	while( metal==0 && input4 == 0)
	{

right();
delay(20);

}

*/

}
}

Circuit Diagram of the Robot

The circuit diagram integrates the key components: the 8051 microcontroller, Metal Detector sensor, RF Module 433 MHz, surveillance camera, DC motors, LEDs, and hooter. The microcontroller interfaces with the sensors and RF module to process inputs and control the motors and alert mechanisms via relays.

Microcontroller: Central unit connected to all sensors and actuators.

Metal Detector: Connected to an input pin of the microcontroller.

RF Receiver: Connected to another input pin of the microcontroller.

DC Motors: Connected through relays to output pins of the microcontroller. we are Using 4 Johnson’s DC gear motor. In each set, we have connected two motor in parallel. So two motor acting as one motor. We have connected this motor through relay to the microcontroller. So to drive one motor, we are using two relay. and to drive 2 motor We are using four relay.

LEDs and Hooter: Connected to output pins of the microcontroller through relays. We’re using relay to connect leds and hooters to the microcontroller because they are consuming very high amount of current. That’s why we are using relay here, because we cannot connect these high current driver to the microcontroller directly.

In conclusion, the Wireless Landmine & Metal Detector Robotic Vehicle is a vital project with significant implications for safety and efficiency in hazardous environments. It combines remote operation, real-time surveillance, and effective alert mechanisms, making it an invaluable tool for various applications.