Exploration Robots for Harsh Environments and Safety

Abstract

In this paper the development and demonstration of various robotic systems for safety applications and harsh environments are presented. These robotic systems assist human to monitor and explore various types of spaces and measure physical parameters of these spaces. Each individual robot can be equipped with 3D ceramic-packaged multi-purpose sensors/actuators, smart navigation systems, and reconfìgurable high-speed wireless communication networking. The targeted applications are realtime monitoring/rescuing in various kinds of harmful environments e.g. deep mines, pipe and tube systems, dramatically reducing risk of life and economic damage.