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There is a wide variety of robots used for different applications, ranging from simple to complex. The concept presented here focuses on acquiring data from hazardous places, specifically radiation-affected areas. These areas encompass various types of radiation, such as ultraviolet radiation, nuclear radiation, x-ray radiation, and electromagnetic radiation. These places are dangerous for humans to enter, making remote-controlled robotic vehicles ideal for gathering data on the surrounding environmental conditions. Although it is challenging to create other types of radiation for demonstration purposes, our project generates electromagnetic radiation to prove the concept practically. Radiation refers to energy that originates from a source and travels through space. In our project, the source is created using a power transmitting coil, while a power receiving coil is arranged on the robotic vehicle to capture the electromagnetic radiation when the vehicle enters the radiation-affected area. Electromagnetic radiation is associated with an electric field and a magnetic field. When the vehicle approaches this field, the buzzer integrated into the moving mechanism automatically activates. The alarm in the form of a loud buzzer sound indicates the strength of the field or the proximity of the vehicle to the source. Additionally, our robotic vehicle is equipped with a DTH11 sensor, capable of measuring temperature and humidity, as well as a harmful gas sensor that can detect various toxic gases, including carbon dioxide. Furthermore, we have incorporated a live video monitoring system, featuring a 2D camera placed on the moving mechanism. This Wi-Fi camera enables the live video broadcast of the robot's surroundings. The innovative aspect of our design lies in the ability to control the camera through a remote control unit, allowing it to be transported as needed. Such cameras are highly beneficial for securing open land surrounded by buildings. Moreover, this robotic vehicle can also be employed in deep forests to collect environmental data while providing monitoring capabilities. To transmit the live video, we use a V380 Wi-Fi camera, which establishes a wireless communication link to the corresponding smartphone through the V380 Pro app. These wireless cameras offer greater flexibility compared to wired cameras, as they are not limited by wires, enabling the equipped vehicle to move freely in the field. The robot or remote-controlled vehicle is controlled via an RF communication system, allowing movement in all directions, including reverse. The mechanism is driven by DC motors, independently controlled through an H-Bridge IC. The remote control unit is constructed using an 89c2051 microcontroller chip, while the vehicle control circuit and data acquisition system are built using an Arduino Uno board. Note: One crucial aspect of this project is to hold the collected data until the robot returns to its home position, where it is controlled by the remote. This is essential to ensure accurate data from the radiation-affected area. To achieve this, a data hold key is provided, and the data remains unchanged until the release key is activated.