Autonomous Search Robot

The Autonomous Search Robot can perform 3D mapping of an indoor area on its own. In addition to localization, mapping, and path planning, it employs an exploration algorithm which searches for all unknown areas until they have been mapped. Apart from a LiDAR, it uses a RGB-D sensor for 3D depth data capture. With the help of these sensors this robot can indentify 3D obstacles and avoid them during navigation. It can continuously create a 3D map of the indoor scene, which is displayed on a remote user device. The user can select an object to be searched, which are then marked by the robot when they are found in the scene. It uses algorithms for object detection to perform the search. The user can fly through the map and interactively locate searched objects in the map.

The Autonomous Search Robot is useful for indoor counter insurgency operations, search and rescue operations, and remote mapping of indoor environments with NBC hazard, when mounted with a NBC sensor.