Coal Mining Surveillance Robot

Coal mining is a crucial industry that provides energy for various sectors worldwide. However, it is also associated with inherent hazards, including gas leaks, structural instability, and explosive dust. To enhance safety and minimize the risk of accidents, the paper proposes the development of a prototype surveillance robot for coal mine monitoring. The robot utilizes four DC gear motors, a motor driver, an ESP32 webcam, a breadboard, and various sensors, including humidity, MQ2, and temperature sensors to gather real-time data on the mine’s environmental conditions. The collected data is transmitted to a central monitoring system via an ESP8266 Wi-Fi module, enabling continuous surveillance and timely detection of potential hazards. This study intends to develop a coal mine safety monitoring system using an RTOS Robot module, enhancing safety monitoring and reducing accidents in coal mines. Coal Mining Surveillance Robot will employ wireless sensor networks comprised of numerous micro sensor nodes characterized by their small size and cost-effectiveness. The coal mining safety robot is a novel approach developed to address the inherent hazards of the industry. With a combination of DC gear motors, an ESP32 webcam, and an array of sensors, including humidity and temperature sensors, the robot serves as a monitor of environmental conditions. Real-time data transmission via an ESP8266 Wi-Fi module will ensure swift communication with a central monitoring system, enabling rapid detection of various hazards. Through wireless sensor networks, the proposed system revolutionizes the safety protocols in coal mining, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution to mitigate risks and enhance worker safety.