Embedded Systems — Final Project

Autonomous
Surveillance.
Anywhere.

OptiWalk combines real-time video streaming, wireless control, and embedded intelligence into a compact ESP32-CAM powered rover.

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OptiWalk Rover Front View
<100ms
Control Latency
~30m
Wi-Fi Range
275 NIS
Build Cost
~2 hrs
Battery Life

What is OptiWalk?

A low-cost autonomous surveillance platform built on embedded systems technology.

Designed for real-time monitoring and wireless control, OptiWalk delivers professional-grade capability at an accessible price point.

Live Video Streaming

MJPEG stream directly to any browser in real-time with minimal latency.

Browser-Based Control

No app installation needed. Control from any device with a web browser.

Real-Time Response

Low-latency PWM motor control for immediate directional response.

Portable Battery Powered

Li-Ion battery pack for extended untethered operation.

Smart Embedded System

ESP32 dual-core processor handles camera and motor control simultaneously.

Wi-Fi Connectivity

802.11 b/g/n wireless for reliable communication up to 30m range.

System Architecture

How It Works

Control Path

User Browser
Wi-Fi Network
ESP32-CAM Controller
L293D Motor Driver
Dual DC Motors

Camera Stream Path

ESP32-CAM Sensor
MJPEG Encoder
HTTP Stream Server
Browser Display

Capabilities

Powerful Features

Real-Time Video Monitoring

Continuous MJPEG video stream with adjustable resolution up to VGA quality.

Wireless Browser Control

Control from any device — phone, tablet, or desktop — no app required.

PWM Speed Regulation

Precise motor speed control through pulse-width modulation for smooth movement.

Low-Cost Architecture

Total build cost of 275 NIS using widely available off-the-shelf components.

No Software Required

Zero installation. Works instantly through any modern web browser.

Educational Applications

Perfect for learning embedded systems, IoT, and robotics fundamentals.

Documentation

Project Gallery

Rover Front View
Rover Side View
Internal Electronics
ESP32-CAM Close-Up

Components

Technology Stack

ESP32-CAM
L293D Driver
DC Motors
Li-Ion Battery
HTML/JS/CSS
Wi-Fi 802.11

Benchmarks

Performance Metrics

Video Resolution VGA 640x480
Frame Rate ~15 FPS
Battery Life ~2 Hours
Control Latency <100ms
Wi-Fi Range ~30m
Build Cost 275 NIS

Process

Development Journey

Research & Analysis

Literature review and technology selection

System Design

Circuit design and architecture planning

Hardware Integration

Component assembly and wiring

Programming

Arduino IDE firmware and web interface

Testing & Validation

Performance testing and optimization

Final Deployment

Successful demonstration and presentation

Demonstration

See OptiWalk in Action

Click to play demonstration

The People

Meet the Team

Layan Najajreh

Computer Engineering Student

Alaa Abd Alqader

Computer Engineering Student

Dr. Imad Hamaden

Project Supervisor

What's Next

Future Roadmap

Where OptiWalk is headed next

AI Object Detection

TensorFlow Lite integration for on-device object recognition.

Obstacle Avoidance

Ultrasonic sensor integration for autonomous navigation.

Autonomous Navigation

Path planning algorithms for independent movement.

Cloud Monitoring

Remote access and video storage via cloud platforms.

Mobile Application

Dedicated Android/iOS app for enhanced control.

GPS Tracking

Real-time location tracking and geofencing capabilities.

Get Involved

Explore the Future of Low-Cost Robotic Surveillance

Built with passion. Powered by innovation.

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