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Intelligent Multisensor Prodder for Training Operators in Humanitarian Demining.
Roemi Fernández1, Héctor Montes2,3, Manuel Armada4
1Centre for Automation and Robotics (CAR) CSIC-UPM, Ctra. Campo Real, km. 0,200, La Poveda, Arganda del Rey, Madrid 28500, Spain. roemi.fernandez@car.upm-csic.es.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 28, 2016
Summary
Humanitarian demining uses manual prodding, a risky method. This study introduces an intelligent multisensory system to train operators, enhancing safety by monitoring force and angle during prodder use.
Area of Science:
- Engineering
- Robotics
- Humanitarian Demining
Background:
- Manual prodding is a primary, yet hazardous, method for detecting buried landmines in humanitarian demining.
- High accident rates necessitate upgrades to improve operator safety and procedural efficiency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and present an intelligent multisensory system for training demining operators.
- To enhance operator safety by providing real-time feedback on force exertion and prodder insertion angle.
Main Methods:
- Development of a multisensory system integrated with a training tool for demining operators.
- Implementation of sensors to monitor the force applied to a target and the angle of prodder insertion.
Main Results:
- Preliminary tests demonstrate the feasibility and reliability of the proposed intelligent system.
- The system provides critical real-time data on force limits and dangerous insertion angles.
Conclusions:
- The intelligent multisensory system shows potential for reducing demining accidents.
- The tool offers significant benefits for training deminers and improving operational safety.
