Human Detection Robot
Project Proposal
Submitted by
Tayyaba Asif (2019-CE-05)
Arooj Naeem (2019-CE-23)
Zainab Rizwan (2019-CE-36)
Submitted to
Sir Asim Rehmat
CS-313L Embedded Systems
Spring 2022
17th April, 2022
Department of Computer Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
Abstract
Despite all the technological advancements of the current age, natural calamities like
earthquakes, floods, storms and manmade disasters like robberies, industrial and
transportation accidents will always remain to be somewhat unforeseen. These
hazards have disastrous consequences.
When disaster strikes and people are buried alive, search and rescue teams need to be
readily deployed with simple-to-use search techniques. Sometimes detection by rescue
teams is time consuming and can be difficult. Therefore, we propose a robotic vehicle
which will have the ability to help identify and rescue people.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 4
Problem Statement 4
Components 4
Component Details 4
Working 5
Applications 6
References 6
Introduction
Detecting human presence is attainable with the use of different methodologies and
techniques. Hence in this proposal, another approach for detecting humans using a
specific set of sensors and PIC16F877A microcontroller is presented. In this suggested
technology, the main aim is to put forward a wireless robot that is controlled through a
PC using RF interface. The robot will be able to navigate around areas and detect
humans within a specified range.
Problem Statement
Search and rescue at a disaster site requires quick location and recovery of buried
victims. Site conditions are usually chaotic and access to support is limited. Using
advanced technology can help save lives in times of crises.
Components
● PIC16F877A microcontroller
● PIR sensor
● RF transmitter and receiver
● L298 IC
● PC
● Robot chassis
● Max232 IC
● Battery
● Motors
Component Details
1. PIC16F877A microcontroller
The PIC microcontroller PIC16f877a is one of the most renowned
microcontrollers in the industry. It is very convenient to use and finds its
applications in a huge number of devices.
2. PIR sensor
A PIR sensor is an electronic sensor that measures infrared light radiating from
objects in its field of view. It uses a pair of pyroelectric sensors to detect heat
energy in the surrounding environment.
3. RF transmitter and receiver
The RF modules are RF transmitter and receiver modules. Transmitter and the
receiver are duly interfaced to two microcontrollers for data transfer.
4. L298 IC
The L298 IC is a H-bridge Module which allows you to control the speed and
direction of two DC motors, or control one bipolar stepper motor with ease.
5. Robot chassis
A chassis of a robot will carry the DC motors, batteries, electronics, mounting
supports and more.
6. Max232 IC
The MAX232 is a dual transmitter / dual receiver that typically is used to
convert the RX, TX, CTS, RTS signals
Working
The main principle of the circuit is to detect humans using human detection sensor.
The wireless robot is operated manually using a PC. The wireless technology used
here is Radio Frequency technology. The data is transmitted to the receiver through
RF. Using the received data, the robot is operated and controlled.
Transmitter:
The transmitter section consists of PC, RF transmitter, MAX232IC, DB9 connector.
The commands for operating the robots are transmitted using a personal computer. PC
transmits the data to the RF transmitter through max232. Max232 converts the logic
levels. The logic levels of PC are in the range ± 3v to ± 15V, while the logic levels of
the RF module is compatible with [Link] order to convert this voltage MAX 232 is
used .This is also called level converter. Radio frequency is the wireless technology
used here to transmit the data.
Receiver:
The receiver module receives the data and transmits it to the microcontroller. The
receiver section consists of Microcontroller, L298 motor driver IC, PR receiver
motors of robot and PIR sensor. The PIR sensor plays a main role in the circuit. This
is used to detect human beings. L298 is a motor drive IC. This IC is required to drive
the motor and also eliminates back EMF generated. This IC internally has an H-bridge
circuit.
Applications
1. The human detection robot can be used in times of natural crisis and calamities
to save lives. It can be utilized in rescue operations where human reach is
impossible
2. This can also be used for security purposes in jewellery shops and museums
etc.
3. Its use can be found in military applications to detect the presence of intruders
or on the war field to detect humans.
4. The equipment can be used in mines, earthquake prone places etc and in
disaster and crisis management in general.
References
[1] Sensor based obstacle avoidance and mapping for fast mobile robots Gourley C,
Dept. of Electr. &Comput. Eng., Tennessee Univ., Knoxville, TN, USA.
[2] Target Detection and Classification Using seismic and PIR Sensors-Xin Jin,
Student Member, IEEE, Soumalya Sarkar, Asok Ray, Fellow, IEEE, Shalabh Gupta.
[3] Mr. Sp Vijayaragavan and Hardeep pal Sharma, Live Human detection robot for
earthquake rescue operation, International journal of business intelligence, vol.02,
issue 01, page: 83-87, June 2013
