Abstract:
This paper presents the continuation of the research
done by the same authors on developing an upgradable mobile
platform for smart application. The research focuses on home
automation including telecaring and remote assistance.The
platform developed in this research is 30 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm and
weigh approximately 2kg.The platform is capable of navigating
itself to a selected location in a flat surface through an optimal
^^ath, when the map of that particular surface is given. A smart
'*r*phone is used as a controlling module of the robot and it can be
mounted on the robot through a given mounting dock where all
the data communication between the robot and the smart phone
happens through Bluetooth. A smart phone application has been
developed to perform the controlling task and is capable of
communicating with a remote smart phone with the same
application through GSM network (SMS) giving remote
controlling ability to the platform. The obstacle avoidance system
of the platform is capable of identifying obstacles and update its
position on the map. The platform is designed so that it can be
upgraded by adding external modules on top of it.
