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| Type | Journal Article |
| Scope | Discipline-based scholarship |
| Title | The current state and future outlook of rescue robotics |
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| Item Subtype | Original Work |
| Refereed | Yes |
| Status | Published in final form |
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| Journal Title | Journal of Field Robotics |
| Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc. |
| Geographical Reach | international |
| ISSN | 1556-4959 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Number | 7 |
| Page Range | 1171 - 1191 |
| Date | 2019 |
| Abstract Text | Robotic technologies, whether they are remotely operated vehicles, autonomous agents, assistive devices, or novel control interfaces, offer many promising capabilities for deployment in real world environments. Post-disaster scenarios are a particularly relevant target for applying such technologies, due to the challenging conditions faced by rescue workers and the possibility to increase their efficacy while decreasing the risks they face. However, field deployable technologies for rescue work have requirements for robustness, speed, versatility, and ease of use that may not be matched by the state of the art in robotics research. This paper aims to survey the current state of the art in ground and aerial robots, marine and amphibious systems, and human-robot control interfaces and assess the readiness of these technologies with respect to the needs of first responders and disaster recovery efforts. We have gathered expert opinions from emergency response stakeholders and researchers who conduct field deployments with them in order to understand these needs, and we present this assessment as a way to guide future research toward technologies that will make an impact in real world disaster response and recovery. |
| Digital Object Identifier | 10.1002/rob.21887 |
| Other Identification Number | merlin-id:18681 |
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