Literature Review
Foundational research papers, autonomous patrol architectures, multi-sensor fusion, and SLAM navigation systems referenced in Guardian-X development.
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Unmanned Engine Room Surveillance Using an Autonomous Mobile Robot
Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Investigates the design, deployment, and sensory framework of autonomous patrol robots operating in harsh industrial environments. Focuses on scheduled inspection routines, obstacle avoidance, and real-time remote surveillance feeds.

Autonomous Dam Surveillance Robot System Based on Multi-Sensor Fusion
Sensors (MDPI)
Demonstrates high-reliability autonomous environmental monitoring utilizing multi-sensor fusion. Combines ultrasonic rangefinders, optical vision, and environmental hazard telemetry for zero-latency hazard alerting.

Research on Trajectory Planning and Tracking Algorithm of Crawler Paver & Mobile Robotic Platforms
Machines (MDPI)
Investigates trajectory generation models, kinematic wheel tracking controllers, and smooth motion curves that ensure robotic platforms navigate tight corridors safely and efficiently.

Multi-Sensor Fusion for Autonomous Mobile Robot Docking: Integrating LiDAR, YOLO-Based AprilTag Detection, and Depth-Aided Localization
Electronics (MDPI)
Introduces advanced vision processing integrating YOLO object detection, depth vision telemetry, and multi-sensor spatial localization for automated docking and precision guidance.

ROS-Based Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance: A Study of Architectures, Methods, and Trends
Sensors (MDPI)
A comprehensive study analyzing modern Robot Operating System (ROS) navigation stacks, local costmaps, dynamic path planning algorithms, and real-time collision prevention strategies.

Research and Implementation of Autonomous Navigation for Mobile Robots Based on SLAM Algorithm under ROS
Sensors (MDPI)
Details the design and ROS implementation of simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) alongside Gmapping and autonomous trajectory execution for low-cost indoor security platforms.

Sensor-Fusion Based Navigation for Autonomous Mobile Robot
Sensors (MDPI)
Presents robust sensor-fusion algorithms fusing IMU telemetry, wheel odometry, and ultrasonic range sensors to overcome drift and maintain steady trajectory during long autonomous missions.

UAV-UGV-UMV Multi-Swarms for Cooperative Surveillance
Frontiers in Robotics and AI
Explores cooperative unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and multi-agent coordination strategies for wide-area perimeter monitoring, autonomous security patrol, and resilient communication.

Intelligent Autonomous Patrol and Multi-Hazard Surveillance Architecture for Mobile Security Robots
IEEE / Robotics Research Collection
Comprehensive research on multi-hazard detection architectures, embedded vision pipeline, autonomous navigation safety protocols, and IoT telemetry integration for next-generation security patrol robotics.

3D Modeling of Indoor Environments for a Robotic Security Guard
IEEE CVPR / EUSIPCO
Focuses on 3D spatial mapping and modeling of indoor corridors using laser scanners and panoramic vision sensors for autonomous security and patrol robots.

Introducing The Night-Guard 360 Sentinel: Advanced Autonomous Surveillance Robot
Autonomous Systems & Security Robotics
Examines the architecture of 360-degree autonomous night patrolling surveillance robots with sensor fusion, intruder detection, and real-time perimeter alert telemetry.

ARGUS: An Autonomous Robotic Guard System for Uncovering Security Threats in Cyber-Physical Environments
Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy (MDPI)
Presents ARGUS, an autonomous robotic guard platform designed for hybrid threat detection, combining physical obstacle & intruder detection with network telemetry and real-time alerts.

IoT-Based Safety Night Patrolling Robot with Adaptive Obstacle-Aware Navigation and ESP32 Telemetry
International Journal of Research & Applied Sciences
Investigates embedded IoT patrolling robotics integrating ESP32 camera streaming, adaptive obstacle-aware navigation algorithms, and real-time remote surveillance alerting.

Introducing The Night-Guard 360 Sentinel: Advanced Autonomous Surveillance Robot
Autonomous Systems & Security Robotics
Explores multi-sensor safety monitoring, power distribution, embedded chassis integration, and autonomous patrol routines for sentinel security robots.

Autonomous Surveillance for an Indoor Security Robot Using CNN-Based Visual Perception
Processes (MDPI)
Addresses autonomous visual perception and CNN deep learning architectures for indoor security robots, enabling human detection, tracking, and hazard monitoring under changing environments.