Abstract:

This project presents the design and implementation of an IoT-based, Android app-controlled pole-climbing robot, employing a Raspberry Pi as the central processing unit.

The robot, equipped with a three-wheel mechanism, is designed to climb vertical poles, making it suitable for industrial inspections, surveillance, and maintenance tasks in environments where manual pole climbing is risky or inefficient.

The motors controlling the wheels are actuated via relays, enabling precise control over the robot’s movements.
An Android mobile application provides a user-friendly interface for remotely controlling the robot’s vertical ascent and descent, using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth communication with the Raspberry Pi.

Additionally, the robot features a Pi Camera for live video monitoring, allowing real-time observation of the surroundings during operation.

This project details the robot’s hardware and software architecture, the communication protocol between the Android app and Raspberry Pi, and the design challenges associated with ensuring stable pole climbing and efficient live streaming.

The proposed system offers an effective, scalable solution for automated pole-climbing tasks in various industries, reducing human labor and enhancing safety.

• Design and Develop a Pole-Climbing Robot:
To design and construct a pole-climbing robot capable of securely gripping and ascending vertical poles using a three-wheel mechanism, controlled by a Raspberry Pi microcontroller.
• Implement IoT-Based Control System:
To develop an IoT-based system that enables the remote control of the robot via an Android application, utilizing Wi-Fi or Bluetooth communication for real-time motor control.
• Enable Real-Time Monitoring via Pi Camera:
To integrate a Pi Camera with the robot for live video streaming, allowing the operator to monitor the surroundings and the pole’s condition during the climbing operation through the Android app.
• Ensure Stability and Efficient Motor Control:
To implement motor control through relay modules, ensuring smooth and stable movement while climbing the pole, with precise control over the ascent, descent, and stopping actions.
• Enhance Safety and Automation in Pole-Based Tasks:
To create a solution that reduces the need for human intervention in hazardous environments by automating tasks such as inspection, maintenance, and surveillance of pole-based structures, thereby improving safety and operational efficiency.