Hyperbot
A multi-tasking robot for hazard response
Tap on the screen to control the arm
Tap on the screen to control the arm
Executive Summary
Hyperbot is a modular 3-DOF robotic arm mounted on a four-wheeled mobile platform, purpose-built for hazard response and remote surveillance. It can grab objects, spray water to fight fires, and stream live video — all controlled wirelessly through an intuitive interface. Every structural part is either 3D-printed or laser-cut, making the whole system low-cost, easy to assemble, repair, and customize on the fly.
Features
Object Manipulation
A custom gripper with both concave and flat contact surfaces lets Hyperbot securely grab spherical and cubic objects. Mounted at the wrist, it can lift up to 1.2 kg — enough to clear debris or retrieve critical items from dangerous zones.
Fire Detection & Suppression
An onboard water sprayer connected to a reservoir at the base can be aimed independently using the arm's 3 degrees of freedom. Fire is detected in real-time through HSV color-space analysis on the camera feed, triggering the suppression response.
AI-Powered Surveillance
An ESP32 camera module running YOLO NAS performs real-time object detection — identifying people, vehicles, and hazards on the fly. The camera's mount on the arm gives it an elevated, independent field of view far wider than a fixed-position sensor.
Hot-Swappable Modules
The wrist uses precisely designed slots to quickly attach different end effectors — gripper, camera, or water sprayer — without any tools. Swap capabilities in seconds to adapt to changing mission requirements.
3-DOF Articulated Arm
Shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints each driven by high-torque servos, with full inverse kinematics control. The arm's reach extends well beyond the base height, and bearings at each joint reduce servo strain for longer operational life.
Mobile Platform
A four-wheeled differential-drive base houses the battery pack, motor drivers, and shoulder actuator. The low center of gravity keeps the robot stable even when the arm is fully extended and carrying a payload.
Gallery
Full Assembly
Shoulder Joint
End Effector Attachments
Assembled Robot
Awards & Publication
Champion — Project Showcase
IEEE Branch Fest 2023
Won first place at IEEE Branch Fest 2023, hosted by Bangladesh University of Professionals, for the Hyperbot project showcase.
Runner-up — Pick And Place Robot Race
TechFest IUB, Autumn 2022
Secured second place in the Pick And Place Robot Race at TechFest IUB, demonstrating Hyperbot's precision manipulation capabilities in a competitive setting.
ICCAS 2023 — IEEE Publication
23rd International Conference on Control, Automation and Systems
Published and presented at ICCAS 2023, Yeosu, South Korea. The full paper covering design methodology, kinematic analysis, and AI integration is available on IEEE Xplore.