DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ELECTRIC UNMANNED GROUND VEHICLE CONTROLLER FOR INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE (ISR) FUNCTIONS

Abstract

The design and development of an Electric Unmanned Ground Vehicle (EUGV) controller with a situational awareness system is an innovative solution for first responders to gather and extract critical information in rugged terrains without risking their lives. The system is equipped with a range of sensors that provide current information about the operation site, and a Ground Control Station (GCS) controls its mission remotely by receiving data from different sensors and a video link covering a range of 4 km. The controller includes two modes of operation - manual and semi-automated - with obstacle detection and avoidance capabilities. The aim of the EUGV controller is to enhance Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) functions while reducing the risk to humans. This study concludes that EUGVs have various applications and are an effective means of unmanned ground-based transportation to gather and extract information.