View-finder: Robotics assistance to fire-fighting services and crisis management

Yvan Baudoin, D. Doroftei, G. De Cubber, S. A. Berrabah, C. Pinzon, Fabrice Warlet, J. Gancet, E. Motard, M. Ilzkovitz, L. Nalpantidis, A. Gasteratos

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Abstract

In the event of an emergency due to a fire or other crisis, a necessary but time consuming pre-requisite, that could delay the real rescue operation, is to establish whether the ground or area can be entered safely by human emergency workers. The objective of the VIEW-FINDER project is to develop robots which have the primary task of gathering data. The robots are equipped with sensors that detect the presence of chemicals and, in parallel, image data is collected and forwarded to an advanced Control station (COC). The robots will be equipped with a wide array of chemical sensors, on-board cameras, Laser and other sensors to enhance scene understanding and reconstruction. At the Base Station (BS) the data is processed and combined with geographical information originating from a web of sources; thus providing the personnel leading the operation with in-situ processed data that can improve decision making. This paper will focus on the Crisis Management Information System that has been developed for improving a Disaster Management Action Plan and for linking the Control Station with a out-site Crisis Management Centre, and on the software tools implemented on the mobile robot gathering data in the outdoor area of the crisis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics, SSRR 2009
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event2009 IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics, SSRR 2009 - Denver, CO, United States
Duration: 3 Nov 20096 Nov 2009

Publication series

Name2009 IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics, SSRR 2009

Conference

Conference2009 IEEE International Workshop on Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics, SSRR 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver, CO
Period3/11/096/11/09

Keywords

  • 3D modeling
  • Crisis management
  • Robotics
  • VSLAM

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