Mobile pneumatic robot for demining

Marques, Lino; Rachkov, M.; Almeida, Anı́bal T. de

doi:10.1109/robot.2002.1014253

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“…These devices cause enormous environmental damage and do not achieve the same accuracy as manual demining (Habib, 2002). Alternatively, to assist operators, many robotic platforms have been developed, from legged robots to helicopters (Gonzalez de Santos, 2002;Marques, 2002;Nicoud, 1995;Santana, 2005). However, the robot based solutions usually show worse performance than alternative solutions and still require human supervision due to their lack of autonomy.…”

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A Biologically Based Chemo-Sensing UAV for Humanitarian Demining

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Bernardet

Guanella

et al. 2007

International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems

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Antipersonnel mines, weapons of cheap manufacture but lethal effect, have a high impact on the population even decades after the conflicts have finished. Here we investigate the use of a chemo-sensing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (cUAV) for demining tasks. We developed a blimp based UAV that is equipped with a broadly tuned metal-thin oxide chemo-sensor. A number of chemical mapping strategies were investigated including two biologically based localization strategies derived from the moth chemical search that can optimize the efficiency of the detection and localization of explosives and therefore be used in the demining process. Additionally, we developed a control layer that allows for both fully autonomous and manual controlled flight, as well as for the scheduling of a fleet of cUAVs. Our results confirm the feasibility of this technology for demining in real-world scenarios and give further support to a biologically based approach where the understanding of biological systems is used to solve difficult engineering problems.

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Section: Conventional Methods Presently Usedmentioning

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A Biologically Based Chemo-Sensing UAV for Humanitarian Demining

Badia

Bernardet

Guanella

et al. 2007

International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems

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“…In addition to locomotion (Marques et al, 2002;Flannigan et al, 1998), legs may be used also for manipulation of different tools in the minefield (Kato and Hirose, 1998). Nevertheless, legged robots are still too complex, need to undergo detailed maintenance and were not designed to carry portable sources of energy, thus requiring additional cabling and infrastructure in the minefield.…”

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A New Approach to Humanitarian Demining

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Landmines can deprive whole areas of valuable resources, and continue to kill and cause injuries years after the end of armed conflicts. Armored vehicles are used for mine clearance, but with limited reliability. The final inspection of minefields is still performed by human deminers exposed to potentially fatal accidents. The aim of this research is to introduce automation as a way to improve the final level of humanitarian demining. This paper addresses mobility and manipulation, while sensing, communication and visualization shall be discussed in detail in a subsequent paper. After analyzing the merits and limitations of previous works, a new approach to tele-operated demining is considered, using off-road buggies equipped with combustion engines, and taking into account actual field requirements. Control of the automated buggies on rough terrain is also discussed, as well as the development of a new weight-balanced manipulator for landmine clearance operations.

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“…For humanitarian demining it is essential to locate and clean up every single mine in post-conflict areas for the recovery of the population. Seeking the highest accuracy and safety standards, many autonomous or remote controlled demining robots have been developed (Nicoud & Habib 1995;Nonami et al 2000;Gonzalez de Santos et al 2002;Marques et al 2002;Santana & Barata 2005). Ideally, a robotic platform suitable to work in human non-accessible or unspecified environments with the highest degree of user safety is desired.…”

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Humanitarian Demining Using an Insect Based Chemical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

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2008

Humanitarian Demining

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Mobile pneumatic robot for demining

Cited by 14 publications

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A Biologically Based Chemo-Sensing UAV for Humanitarian Demining

A Biologically Based Chemo-Sensing UAV for Humanitarian Demining

A New Approach to Humanitarian Demining

Humanitarian Demining Using an Insect Based Chemical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

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