A Review of Features and Characteristics of Rescue Robot with AI

Document Type : Review Article

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Mechatronics Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Egyptian Chinese University, Cairo, Egypt

Abstract

This comprehensive review synthesizes findings from 52 research papers on mobile rescue robots, emphasizing their pivotal roles in disaster management. Mobile rescue robots are designed to perform critical functions such as searching for survivors, extracting victims from hazardous environments, and evacuating individuals to safer areas. Their applications extend to disaster- specific tasks, including radiation mapping, hazardous material handling, and structural integrity assessments. The review delves into key technological advancements in navigation systems, highlighting innovations such as Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), multi-terrain mobility mechanisms, and autonomous path-planning algorithms. It examines breakthroughs in manipulation capabilities, including multi-degree-of-freedom robotic arms, adaptive grippers, and task-specific end-effectors, which enable precise handling of debris and delicate rescue operations. The integration of sophisticated sensors, such as thermal imaging, gas detection, and multi-modal environmental monitoring, has enhanced situational awareness, allowing robots to identify hazards and locate survivors effectively.

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