Robots In Humanitarian Demining

Vlado N. Radić

Defence Tehnologies Department, Belgrade, vlado.radic@vektor.net

Abstract: In the context of humanitarian demining it is essential to have a reliable and accurate sensor or an integration sensors with efficient and reliable data fusion and processing techniques. In addition, it is necessary to overcome the constrain on the resources to speed up the demining process in terms of time, cost, and safety enhancement of personnel and operation. Robotized solutions can greatly improve the safety of personnel as well as work efficiency and flexibility. Such intelligent and flexible machines can speed the clearance and perform verifying processes when used in combination with handheld mine detection tools. Furthermore, the use of many robots working and coordinating their movement will improve the productivity of the overall mine detection process through the use of team cooperation and coordination.