Hardware Podcasts

Episode Sixteen – Disaster Response: robots to the rescue

Robot Talk · 29 Apr 2022 · 33m · Episode 16

What this episode covers

Russell Buchanan, a PhD student at the University of Oxford, and Dr. Mario Gianni, an Associate Professor at the University of Plymouth, discuss the design and deployment of robots for disaster response. Buchanan details his team's winning strategy in the DARPA Subterranean Challenge, utilizing a heterogeneous fleet of legged, wheeled, and aerial robots to navigate complex underground environments. Gianni shares his experiences deploying ground and aerial robots during the 2012 and 2016 earthquakes in Italy, emphasizing the importance of situational awareness, rapid deployment, and the emotional toll of working in active disaster zones.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
University of Oxford, University of Plymouth
Products
Boston Dynamic Spot, Animal Robot, Garden, IRA vehicles
Also
DARPA Subterranean Challenge

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