Automatic Target Detection & Identification From Analogue Thermal Imager Feed Already Installed On Armour Fighting Vehicles

Project Title

Automatic Target Detection & Identification From Analogue Thermal Imager Feed Already Installed On Armour Fighting Vehicles

Project Area of Specialization Artificial IntelligenceProject Summary

Project Summary:

Detecting and identifying targets of interest automatically is an important capability in many military and civilian applications. The research project involves the development of a system that can automatically detect and identify the targets of interest using a variety of techniques and algorithms. Defense forces of different countries across the world are installing Automatic Target Detection (ATD) systems on their vehicles used on land, naval, airborne, and space platforms. With this proposed system, it has been possible to develop effective warfare systems that are less dependent on human input.

An automatic detection and identification system for targets already exist. The biggest problem with existing systems is that they cannot detect targets in real-time. In the proposed system, the target will be detected and identified automatically by incorporating auto-tracking algorithms into Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) Position Controllers.

Project Objectives

Objectives of Project:

Following are the main objectives for this project;

• To use and integrate existing/military-specific hardware.
• To develop Real-time Automatic Target Detection & Identification Systems.
• To use Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning techniques to correctly detect and Classify targets.

Project Implementation Method

Project Implementation Method:

• Several strategies will be utilized to construct the desired system, and a suitable Camera up to 10x, Nano Jetson, DC Motor 12V with Optical Encoder (Servo Motor), DC Motor Driver, Arduino (Mega), Digital Screen Panel will be proposed, purchased, tested, and installed.
• First, using relevant AI techniques to design auto-tracking algorithms which will be more intelligent to identify whether the target is a human, Armour vehicle, or tank.
• Then, design a PID controller which should be able to control the position of the sensor and make decisions according to the auto-tracking algorithms. As the target move, the system will move accordingly in 360o.
• To accomplish this task, we have to use Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning techniques to correctly detect and identify targets of interest in real-time.

Benefits of the Project

Benefits of the Project:

The obtained results will contribute to many defense forces of different countries across the world are installing Automatic Target Detection (ATD) systems on their vehicles used on land, naval, airborne, and space platforms. With this proposed system, it has been possible to develop effective warfare systems that are less dependent on human input.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

Technical Details of Final Deliverable:

Our desired system will be more intelligent to detect targets in real-time and compact in size to meet the demands of defense industries.

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry SecurityOther IndustriesCore Technology Artificial Intelligence(AI)Other TechnologiesSustainable Development Goals Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	77210
Camera upto 10x	Equipment	1	5000	5000
DC Motor 12V with Optical Encoder (Servo Motor 360 degree)	Equipment	2	580	1160
DC Motor Driver	Equipment	1	3550	3550
Jetson Nano (2GB)	Equipment	1	45000	45000
Arduino (Mega)	Equipment	1	3500	3500
Digital Screen Panel	Equipment	1	10000	10000
Connecting wires	Equipment	2	400	800
proposal + Progress Reports	Miscellaneous	9	300	2700
Thesis Report	Miscellaneous	3	1500	4500
Poster printer	Miscellaneous	1	1000	1000