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Project ROVER!

Project ROVER is a new robotic platform that is being developed in collaboration with Global Communication Services, GEC Engineering, WVLT, and Project ROVER for law enforcement and emergency use. ROVER is a small, four-wheeled robot that is equipped with a variety of sensors, devices, components and capabilities, including:

    BLE tracking: ROVER can follow officers into a building using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology. This allows officers to enter a building without having to worry about losing track of their robot. This follow-behind technology allows an operator in a command center to see live video of officer movement and situational awareness.

    Live camera view: ROVER can provide an operator outside a building with a live camera view of the environment. This allows the operator to see what the robot is seeing and to give the robot commands.

    Software Defined RF Grid Mapping: ROVER can do RF Grid Mapping, which logs the RF signal strength against the LiDAR at points within the grid. This can be used to identify areas of poor RF coverage or to map out the location of radio-emitting devices.

   Software Defined Deployable bi-directional amplifier: ROVER can act as a deploy-able bi-directional amplifier for Land Mobile Radios in the 100MHZ to 3.2GHZ range. This can be used to improve the signal strength of radios in areas with poor reception.

   Software Defined Capabilities to stand up a ad-hoc cellular network for use to locate individuals during search and rescue missions.

ROVER is a versatile platform that can be used for a variety of law enforcement tasks, including:

    Search and rescue: ROVER can be used to search for missing persons or victims of natural disasters.

    Patroling: ROVER can be used to patrol areas that are difficult or dangerous for officers to access, such as high-crime areas or areas with hazardous materials.

    Evidence collection: ROVER can be used to collect evidence from crime scenes.

    Disaster response: ROVER can be used to help with disaster response efforts.

    Active Shooter Response: ROVER can be deployed to assist in active shooter response by providing live video, LiDAR mapping, and in-building radio coverage enhancement.

ROVER is still under development, but it has the potential to be a valuable tool for law enforcement. It is a versatile platform that can be used for a variety of tasks, and it can help to improve officer safety and effectiveness.

How ROVER Works

ROVER is powered by a lithium-ion battery and has a top speed of 5 mph. It is equipped with a variety of sensors, including a 360-degree camera, a LiDAR scanner, a BLE receiver, and a software-defined radio provided by WVLT..

The 360-degree camera allows ROVER to see its surroundings in all directions. The LiDAR scanner allows ROVER to create a 3D map of its environment. The BLE receiver allows ROVER to follow officers using BLE technology. The software-defined radio allows ROVER to do RF Grid Mapping and to act as a deploy-able bi-directional amplifier.

ROVER is controlled by an operator who uses a remote control. The operator can use the remote control to move ROVER around, to pan and tilt the camera, and to give ROVER commands.

Benefits of Using ROVER

There are a number of benefits to using ROVER, including:

    Increased officer safety: ROVER can help to increase officer safety by allowing officers to enter dangerous or hazardous environments without having to put themselves at risk.

    Improved situational awareness: ROVER can help to improve officer situational awareness by providing officers with a live camera view of the environment. This can help officers to identify potential threats and to make better decisions.

    Increased efficiency: ROVER can help to increase officer efficiency by allowing officers to focus on other tasks, such as investigating a crime scene or providing medical assistance.

Conclusion

Project ROVER is a new robotic platform that has the potential to be a valuable tool for law enforcement. It is a versatile platform that can be used for a variety of tasks, and it can help to improve officer safety and effectiveness.

· Official website of the project: https://www.roverrobot.org/

· The official website of the project on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-rover-inc/about/

· Leaders and members of the company:

· Brian Martin CEO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-martin--/

· Dhruv A. — director: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhruv-a-72662166/

· Mike Matranga — President: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-matranga-23b59427/

· Anthony Ferguson — Secretary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-j-ferguson/

· Engineering Team CTO: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oleg-gridin-74563a226/

· Engineering team: https://gec-engineering.tech/about-us/