Explore the detailed technical breakdown of every major hardware and software component powering the RAKSHAK autonomous surveillance rover.
Hardware & Sensors
Key Components
Each module is carefully selected and integrated for optimal performance, reliability, and expandability.
NVIDIA Jetson Nano
The Jetson Nano is the main onboard computer, responsible for running AI models, computer vision, and sensor fusion. It features a quad-core ARM Cortex-A57 CPU and a 128-core Maxwell GPU, making it ideal for real-time inference and robotics applications.
Pixhawk is an advanced open-source flight controller used for precise motor control, sensor integration, and autonomous navigation. It interfaces with the Jetson Nano for high-level commands and handles low-level real-time tasks.
The RPLIDAR A1 is a 360-degree 2D laser scanner (LIDAR) used for mapping, obstacle detection, and SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping). It provides real-time distance measurements to help the rover navigate complex environments.
The YDLIDAR OS30A is a secondary LIDAR sensor, providing additional data for redundancy and improved mapping accuracy. It is especially useful for detecting obstacles at different heights.
The GPS M8N module provides accurate positioning for outdoor navigation and patrol route tracking. It supports multiple satellite systems for improved reliability.