Wireless Virtual Reality Based Telepresence Platform
In this modern society people use communication at far distance by using face to face video-link which provide a person to communicate not only by using voice but also they are able to watch each other to confirm their live presence at that moment with their family members, friends, colleagues and i
2025-06-28 16:36:48 - Adil Khan
Wireless Virtual Reality Based Telepresence Platform
Project Area of Specialization Augmented and Virtual RealityProject SummaryIn this modern society people use communication at far distance by using face to face video-link which provide a person to communicate not only by using voice but also they are able to watch each other to confirm their live presence at that moment with their family members, friends, colleagues and in office conferences. This type of video feed communication is known as telepresence technology. We use many applications to use this technology such as Skype, Facebook, WhatsApp, MS Teams, etc. This type of technology comes under 2D telepresence in which person only is able to perform face to face live video feed. 2D telepresence is limited in its environment i.e. it does not provide deep social interaction, it cover only face portion between two users such as face to face video link. It has also less impact on security surveillance which also only monitors specific locations such as CCTV video feed or only one direction of path such as movable robot in single direction at a time or a rotating camera in a static holder. In this project we are intended to develop a wireless 3D prototype of telepresence platform which not only provide live video feed but uses a deep social interactive environment between users and remote environment using Virtual Realty headset. Commercial telepresence robot are also available but do not provide 3D or deep social interaction between user and environment. In our project deep interactive environment is achieved by using VR headset which is movable with respect to user`s head. In this way a person feels present deeply in a remote location without accessing that location physically. Telepresence platform movement is controlled by the user`s computer keyboard or wireless keyboard. Telepresence platform will be available at remote location to record events and provide live video feed to user.
Project ObjectivesAim
The project aim is to intend the notion of Wireless Virtual Reality based Telepresence Platform which provide the virtual presence of user at a physical location in any environment with help of wireless system by using 3D stereoscopic hardware.
Objectives
- To develop control mechanism for Servo Motors with android phone sensors (accelerometer and gyroscope) to navigate cameras with head movement using VR headset.
- Implementation of Wi-Fi network for protoype. It requires a network login ID to function on both sides.
- To develop keyboard control with direction keys to drive telerobot at a physical location with computer.
- To test final deliverable prototype in different environments such as office to department entrance hall control test, room to outside control test, testing prototype in open areas such as cafeteria, library.
1. Platform Navigation Control
- Programming processor/controller to control servo motors with mobile sensors.
- Implementation of platform navigation control with keyboard by using computer.
2. Wi-Fi System Implementation
- Programming processor to send stereoscopic video feed to Computer.
- Receive stereoscopic video feed on android phone from computer and Android phone placement in VR headset to control camera navigation with user head.
- Design of Wi-Fi link between user and hardware piece.
VR based telepresence platform is beneficial in following applications.
Telecommunication: Deep social interactive video feed communication between two people.
Security systems: Remote security coverage of particular area to facilitate security guards from life risk.
Health: It can be applied in remote healthcare consultancy or it can be used in ambulance to provide emergency prescription or advice to patients.
Climate Action: VR based telepresence platform replaces physical meeting in conference which help to remove travel expanses of person and decrements in Co2 pollution due to not using vehicle for traveling to attend conferences physically.
Industry Innovation and Infrastructure: In industrial factories it can be used as factory inspector in which person inspects operation area remotely and remote operation monitoring.
Tourism: It can be applied in tourism to serve as a remote tour guide.
Construction: It can be used for inspection of under construction places and contaminated places to decrease life threats for workers.
Technical Details of Final DeliverableThe final deliverable prototype is proposed as a 4 wheeled robot prototype which has head on which cameras are installed. Motors are used as neck to control the navigation of camera with respect to VR headset of user. Prototype platform movement can be controlled through the computer user or it can be controlled with a wireless keyboard. Software details will be provided to user for his/her Android phone and computer configurations to control prototype.
Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry TelecommunicationOther Industries Medical , Manufacturing , Transportation , Health , Security Core Technology Augmented & Virtual RealityOther Technologies Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Clean TechSustainable Development Goals Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and Production, Climate ActionRequired Resources| Item Name | Type | No. of Units | Per Unit Cost (in Rs) | Total (in Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total in (Rs) | 79860 | |||
| Raspberry pi Model 3B+ | Equipment | 1 | 9500 | 9500 |
| Raspberry pi power adapter (5v,2Amp) | Equipment | 1 | 2000 | 2000 |
| Portable Power source | Equipment | 1 | 4500 | 4500 |
| SanDisk 16 GB memory card | Equipment | 3 | 1000 | 3000 |
| VR Headset | Equipment | 1 | 4000 | 4000 |
| A4Tech HD Webcam Camera | Equipment | 2 | 4500 | 9000 |
| Raspberry pi Camera module | Equipment | 2 | 4500 | 9000 |
| Arducam Multi Camera Adapter Module V2.1 for Raspberry | Equipment | 1 | 15000 | 15000 |
| 360 degree 9g micro servo motor | Equipment | 6 | 400 | 2400 |
| Half size MB102 breadboard | Equipment | 2 | 90 | 180 |
| 10cm pin to hole jumper wire | Equipment | 1 | 80 | 80 |
| 4WD robot kit | Equipment | 1 | 1200 | 1200 |
| Raspberry pi 40pin GPIO expansion board | Equipment | 1 | 350 | 350 |
| Raspberry pi heat sinks | Equipment | 1 | 500 | 500 |
| Mini PCI-E To USB PCI-E (FPC cable) | Equipment | 2 | 2000 | 4000 |
| VGA to USB Connector | Equipment | 2 | 400 | 800 |
| 1 Watt White LED | Equipment | 10 | 25 | 250 |
| Variable resistor | Equipment | 5 | 20 | 100 |
| PCB & 3D printing Parts | Equipment | 1 | 3000 | 3000 |
| Wireless Keyboard (testing purpose) | Equipment | 1 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Network Package for Mobile phone for Wi-Fi system | Miscellaneous | 1 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Equipment Delivery charges | Miscellaneous | 1 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Traveling charges for equipment, PCB part and 3D printed parts. | Miscellaneous | 1 | 2000 | 2000 |