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A New Disaster Information Sensing Mode: Using Multi-Robot System with Air Dispersal Mode
Yi Liu1,2, Junyao Gao3,4,5, Jingchao Zhao6,7
1Intelligent Robotics Institute, School of Mechatronical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China. YiLiu@bit.edu.cn.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 27, 2018
Summary
This study introduces a new robot system for disaster information gathering when roads are blocked. It uses an airplane to deploy ground robots, enabling detailed data collection and reliable communication.
Area of Science:
- Robotics
- Disaster Management
- Sensing Technologies
Background:
- Disaster response is challenged by disrupted ground traffic, limiting traditional aerial or ground robot data collection.
- Independent aerial robots offer broad views but lack ground-level detail, while ground robots struggle with accessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel sensing mode for mobile robots to collect disaster ground information during traffic disruptions.
- To introduce the Multi-robot System with Air Dispersal Mode (MSADM) that integrates aerial and ground robot capabilities.
Main Methods:
- Developed the Multi-robot System with Air Dispersal Mode (MSADM).
- Utilized an airplane to transport and deploy reconnaissance ground robots via parachutes and separation devices.
- The airplane serves as a communication relay between ground robots and human operators.
Main Results:
- The MSADM effectively overcomes paralyzed traffic issues for disaster site access.
- Demonstrated reliable communication performance between ground robots and operators, even with obstacles.
- Showcased the system's flexibility in utilizing various compatible ground robots.
Conclusions:
- The proposed sensing mode enhances disaster ground information collection capabilities.
- MSADM offers a reliable and adaptable solution for post-disaster reconnaissance.
- Experimental results validate the effectiveness of the MSADM for disaster response.
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