Chinese Researchers Create Unmanned System for Tunnel Rescue
Chinese researchers have created an unmanned system specifically designed for tunnel rescue operations.
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The China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) revealed on Friday that it has created a self-operating rescue system for tunnels, which is backed by its own intellectual property rights.
CASIC highlighted that rescuing in tunnel environments is far more complex than on highways due to challenges such as complex terrain, limited visibility, no satellite coverage, restricted entry to the site, and inadequate navigation tools.
The team tackled significant technical hurdles in the creation of this system, including autonomous navigation within tunnels, radar-based obstacle detection and circumvention, self-directed route mapping, communication within tunnels, and low-altitude firefighting capabilities.
The newly developed system can autonomously navigate through tunnels without the need for satellite signals, intelligently identify and precisely pinpoint fire origins and persons in need. It is engineered to deliver rescue gear and firefighting materials with precision, enabling prompt action when a fire breaks out. The system addresses common issues like the lack of satellite connectivity and congestion during tunnel fires on highways.
The system has been tested successfully, demonstrating capabilities such as autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, and the activation of firefighting grenades. It shows promise for wider use in various emergency scenarios, including highway firefighting.
James del Carmen for TROIB News
CASIC highlighted that rescuing in tunnel environments is far more complex than on highways due to challenges such as complex terrain, limited visibility, no satellite coverage, restricted entry to the site, and inadequate navigation tools.
The team tackled significant technical hurdles in the creation of this system, including autonomous navigation within tunnels, radar-based obstacle detection and circumvention, self-directed route mapping, communication within tunnels, and low-altitude firefighting capabilities.
The newly developed system can autonomously navigate through tunnels without the need for satellite signals, intelligently identify and precisely pinpoint fire origins and persons in need. It is engineered to deliver rescue gear and firefighting materials with precision, enabling prompt action when a fire breaks out. The system addresses common issues like the lack of satellite connectivity and congestion during tunnel fires on highways.
The system has been tested successfully, demonstrating capabilities such as autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, and the activation of firefighting grenades. It shows promise for wider use in various emergency scenarios, including highway firefighting.
James del Carmen for TROIB News
