Border Surveillance Robot with Dummy Gun Using ESP32 and ESP32-CAM

Border security requires continuous observation of restricted areas and timely reporting of possible intrusions. This project proposes a small mobile surveillance robot using an ESP32-based controller and an ESP32-CAM module. The camera captures images or video of the area, while the controller manages movement, communication, and status reporting. A remote operator can view the camera feed, control the robot, and receive an alert when a person or movement is detected, depending on the implemented detection method. A non-functional dummy gun-shaped prop is included only as a visual model of a defence robot; it has no firing, launching, or harmful mechanism. The project is intended as an educational prototype for remote monitoring and human-supervised response. Performance depends on lighting, Wi-Fi coverage, battery capacity, camera placement, and the selected detection software. The system should be tested in a controlled environment and must not be treated as a certified security or autonomous defence system.