TORCH can carry payloads of several kilograms, including measurement equipment, sensors, robotic arms, area mapping devices, and depth cameras. The platform is designed with a high degree of customization, allowing it to adapt to a wide range of applications. Its modular design enables quick integration or removal of functionality as needed.

Tele-Operated Robotic Remote-Controlled Hardware (TORCH) is an advanced platform designed for a wide range of exploration tasks. Its ability to carry specialized payloads such as sensors, cameras, and robotic arms makes it ideal for exploring challenging environments, including deep-sea, space, or hazardous terrestrial areas.

Tele-Operated Robotic Remote-Controlled Hardware (TORCH) is a versatile platform designed to enhance automation tasks across various industries. Its modular design allows for seamless integration of tools such as sensors, robotic arms, and cameras, enabling remote-controlled automation in environments that require precision and adaptability.

The robot hardware control electronic circuit board serves as the central nervous system of robotic systems, facilitating communication and control between various components such as sensors, actuators, and power sources.

The scalability of Tele-Operated Robotic Remote-Controlled Hardware (TORCH) is a key feature that enhances its applicability across various domains. TORCH's modular architecture allows for easy expansion and adaptation to different tasks by incorporating additional sensors, payloads, and functionalities as needed.

By leveraging off-the-shelf electronics, including microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators, TORCH minimizes manufacturing costs while maintaining high performance and reliability. Additionally, the design encourages the integration of widely used technologies and open-source software, further enhancing accessibility for developers and researchers. As a result, TORCH provides a budget-friendly solution for various applications, making advanced robotic capabilities attainable for a broader audience.

TORCH employs advanced sensors and detection technologies to provide comprehensive environmental monitoring. By utilizing light photon detection. The built-in cameras enhance the system's capability by capturing real-time visual data, enabling remote assessment of the environment.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) allows for high-speed data transfer and real-time communication between the TORCH system and host devices. This interface supports various applications, such as video streaming from onboard cameras and instantaneous sensor data relaying, enabling operators to make quick decisions based on live feedback. Together, these communication interfaces enhance the operational flexibility and effectiveness of TORCH, enabling it to perform efficiently in diverse environments and applications.

The integration of robotic manipulators, or mechanical arms, significantly enhances its capabilities for remote manipulation tasks. These manipulators can be equipped with various end-effectors, such as grippers, tools, or specialized instruments, allowing the host to perform a wide range of operations from a distance.

Robotic grippers are key end-effectors used for grasping and manipulating objects in robotic systems. Mechanical claws grips, enabling secure handling of different items. Their design ensures reliable object interaction, whether operated autonomously or remotely.

Remote manipulation with robotic grippers enables precise control of objects from a distance, allowing operators to handle tasks in hazardous or hard-to-reach environments. Using teleoperation systems, the grippers can perform complex actions like picking, gripping, and moving items. These grippers provide real-time feedback, ensuring accuracy in handling delicate or heavy objects. Remote manipulation is widely used in industries like manufacturing, space exploration, and disaster response, where safety and precision are critical.

TORCH is designed to support a significant payload allowance, enabling it to carry various additional equipment such as extra batteries and scientific measurement modules. This capacity is crucial for extended operational periods, as it allows the system to remain functional in the field without frequent recharging.

These low-cost, energy-efficient boards offer powerful computing capabilities in a small form factor, making them ideal for a wide range of applications, from IoT devices and robotics to home automation and educational projects. Popular Linux SBCs like Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, and Odroid are equipped with GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins for interfacing with external hardware, making them versatile for embedded systems development. With robust software support and a vast Linux ecosystem, SBCs enable developers to create custom, scalable solutions for various technical tasks.

Custom research modules are specialized hardware components or software integrations designed to extend the functionality of platforms like Tele-Operated Robotic Remote-Controlled Hardware (TORCH) or Linux-based SBCs. These modules are engineered for specific research tasks such as environmental data acquisition, experimental control, or advanced sensor integration.

The integration of a vibration scanner with the Tele-Operated Robotic Remote-Controlled Hardware (TORCH) enhances its capability to detect and analyze sources of vibrations in various environments. This specialized sensor is designed to accurately measure vibrational frequencies and amplitudes, identifying potential issues in machinery, structures, or natural formations.

The retractable vibration scanning device, integrated with a mechanical arm, is designed to facilitate precise and direct measurements of vibration on targeted surfaces or structures. This innovative system combines advanced vibration sensing technology with a flexible mecha-arm, nabling operators to deploy the sensor accurately in hard-to-reach or complex environments.

The retractable feature of the mecha-arm allows for seamless extension and retraction, providing the capability to navigate tight spaces while ensuring the sensor can be positioned exactly where measurements are required.

The visualization of measurement data for vibration occurrences, magnitudes, noise levels, and thresholds is a critical component of effective analysis in various engineering and scientific applications. By integrating robust data visualization techniques, operators can gain deeper insights into vibrational behaviors and their impact on structures or systems.

Through VR goggles, users can experience real-time feedback from TORCH’s onboard sensors and cameras, allowing them to navigate and manipulate their surroundings with precision. This immersive experience enhances spatial awareness, enabling operators to perform complex tasks, such as remote inspections, assembly, or data collection, in challenging or hazardous environments.

The Tele-Operated Robotic Remote-Controlled Hardware (TORCH) supports remote control and teleoperation through conventional desktop computers equipped with a keyboard and mouse. This interface allows users to operate TORCH efficiently from a safe distance, making it suitable for various applications, including industrial inspections, surveillance, and research.

Using a desktop computer, operators can access a user-friendly graphical interface that displays real-time data from TORCH’s sensors and cameras. The keyboard and mouse facilitate intuitive navigation and control, enabling precise movements and actions.

Furthermore, the system allows for the operation of the Remote Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) using a standard keyboard and mouse from any computer. This user-friendly interface eliminates the need for additional hardware, such as VR goggles or joysticks, making it accessible and convenient for a wide range of users.

The intuitive control scheme enables operators to easily navigate and manage the AGV, facilitating tasks such as route planning, obstacle avoidance, and real-time monitoring of operational status.