Review Paper: A Smart Surveillance Vehicle with Fire and Temperature Sensing Capabilities

Abstract

Fire incidents, particularly in industries like nuclear power plants, refineries, and chemical factories, pose significant risks, from loss of life to property damage. To address these risks, a fire control robot has been developed to reduce human intervention. Despite advancements, fire accidents remain a common challenge for firefighters. Consequently, firefighting robots have become essential tools in combating such incidents. Simultaneously, surveillance robots play crucial roles in security, industrial monitoring, and home automation. A novel surveillance robot, leveraging the ESP32 CAM, offers cost-effective and efficient indoor and outdoor monitoring. This robot utilizes the ESP32 CAM module’s features, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, for remote control and data collection. Integrating seamlessly into various environments, it captures high-quality images and videos, transmitting them wirelessly for analysis. The ESP32 CAM module offers numerous advantages, such as superior data capture, remote control functionality, and wireless data transmission, making it versatile for security and monitoring applications. This paper proposes a unified design for a fire detection and suppression robot by combining fire control mechanisms with surveillance capabilities. Equipped with flame and temperature sensors, the robot detects fires and utilizes various methods to extinguish them. Additionally, it features an ESP32 camera for real-time fire monitoring and can be remotely controlled via a smartphone or tablet interface.