A DIY security patrol robot should be framed as a mobile camera, not a law-enforcement device.
A DIY security patrol robot should be framed as a mobile camera, not a law-enforcement device. It patrols private property, streams video, takes snapshots and lets a human drive it when something looks wrong.
The reliable version uses simple route points, low speed and strong lighting.
The reliable version uses simple route points, low speed and strong lighting. Autonomy should stop at observation: detect motion, look around, notify a person. Physical contact, sirens and public-space operation create safety and legal problems quickly.