Smart Autonomous Rover

The project, Smart Autonomous Rover, is a sophisticated robotic system designed to integrate real-time surveillance with intelligent navigation. At its core, the system utilizes an ESP32-CAM microcontroller, leveraging its dual-core architecture to handle high-demand tasks through Free RTOS. One processing core is dedicated specifically to maintaining a stable MJPEG video stream, allowing users to monitor surroundings remotely via a web-based interface. Simultaneously, the second core manages a proactive safety protocol and motor control via the L298N driver, ensuring the rover responds instantly to user commands. An HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor serves as the primary navigation tool, constantly scanning for obstacles within a 20cm range. To ensure high reliability, a buck converter is employed to provide a steady 5V power supply from a high-voltage battery source, preventing system brownouts. The rover functions as its own Access Point, enabling a direct Wi-Fi connection with any smartphone for seamless control. For user feedback, a specialized safety routine triggers a buzzer alert and a synchronized Flash LED blink whenever a collision risk is detected. By combining manual remote operation with an autonomous emergency braking system, this rover offers a versatile platform for exploring IoT -based robotics. The project successfully demonstrates how affordable hardware can be optimized for complex, multi-functional applications in the field of autonomous systems.