Semi-Autonomous Robot Control System with an improved 3D Vision Scheme for Search and Rescue Missions. A joint research collaboration between South Africa and Argentina
Jorge Kamlofsky, Nicol Naidoo, Glen Bright, aria Lorena Bergamini, José Francisco Zelasco, Francisco Ansaldo, Riaan Stopforth · Advances in Science Technology and Engineering Systems Journal · 2018
Rescue operations require technology to assist the rescue process.The robotic technology in these missions is becoming very important.The important aspects investigated in this study are the integration of a mechatronic system that will allow for a robotic platform with a vision system.The research collaboration between Argentina and South Africa is discussed, with the correlating research areas that each country investigated.The study permitted the development and advancement of a search and rescue system for different robots (wayfarer and drones) with different vision capabilities.A novel and innovative vision approach is presented.