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Design and Fabrication of Remote-controlled 4WD Robot

Muhammad Zain, Shoaib Ali, Rohail Abbas, Sajjad Bhangwar, Muhammad Kashif Abbasi & Muhammad Ramzan Luhur

Received 7 Sep 2026, Published online: 10 Sep 2026

Published in Volume 6, Issue 2, 2026, pages 9-16

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Abstract

The rapid advancement of robotics and intelligent sensing systems has created significant opportunities for automating critical tasks in hazardous or inaccessible environments. Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) have increasingly become essential platforms for surveillance, inspection, and search-and-rescue operations. This study focuses on the development and application of a remote-controlled, tracked UGV designed to navigate rough, uneven, and slippery terrains where traditional wheeled platforms struggle. The tracked locomotion mechanism provides superior mobility, stability, and traction, ensuring minimal slippage across extreme landscapes. To extend operational capabilities beyond daylight hours, the system is equipped with an integrated night vision camera, ensuring reliable perception and visibility in low-light and nighttime conditions. By combining robust all-terrain navigation with real-time remote maneuverability and advanced sensing, this platform presents a highly effective and safe solution for a wide range of civilian and military applications in extreme environments.

Keywords

  • Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV)
  • Tracked Vehicle
  • Remote-Controlled Robot
  • All-Terrain Navigation
  • Rough Terrain
  • Night Vision Camera
  • Intelligent Sensing

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© 2026 Muhammad Zain, Shoaib Ali, Rohail Abbas, Sajjad Bhangwar, Muhammad Kashif Abbasi, Muhammad Ramzan Luhur. This article is published under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Muhammad Zain, M. Z., Shoaib Ali, S. A., Rohail Abbas, R. A., Sajjad Bhangwar, S. B., Muhammad Kashif Abbasi, M. K. A., & Muhammad Ramzan Luhur, M. R. L. (2026). Design and Fabrication of Remote-controlled 4WD Robot. Journal of Magnetism and Its Applications, 6(2), 9-16 .

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Design and Fabrication of Remote-controlled 4WD Robot. (2026). Journal of Magnetism and Its Applications, 6(2), 9-16. https://www.jourmag.org/index.php/jma/article/view/155