Testing and validation of developed upgradable mobile platform for smart applications

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.