How it works:

A fixed position webcam feeds image data to the software (written in C#). the software decides what servo position to send to the servo controller based on calibration, aiming, and most importantly, target anticipation logic. it's an accurate target anticipation method that most other sentries lack. without it, the sentry would always be aimed at where the target used to be due to delay/image lag caused by heavy cpu loads. even if there was no image delay at all, you still need to anticipate the target to make up for bullet lag that will increase with distance.

Unit cost and configurations:

There will likely be 3 main packages:

 

• The Sentry without a computer or a gun @ $500-$750
• Plans with software and servo controller ($?). (The plans won't be available until the rest is up for sale. )
• The sentry with a dedicated computer  @ ~$1,500

I will not include a gun with the sentry because most people will want to put their own on it.

 

You can save a lot of money and use the laptop you already own then easily remove it when you're done -or-  I can setup an inexpensive pc in it.

Goals:

To prove that it is possible, using innovative software design, to create autonomous weapons systems (intended for non-lethal use), UAVs, UGVs, surface-to-air, and surface-to-ground systems that are comparable to the military's at a tiny fraction of the cost.

 

About me:

My name is David, I am 26, and I live in Jacksonville, Florida.