articleIEEE AccessJan 1, 2020GOLD OA

Collaborative Multi-Robot Search and Rescue: Planning, Coordination, Perception, and Active Vision

University of Turku · Tampere University · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Search and rescue (SAR) operations can take significant advantage from supporting autonomous or teleoperated robots and multi-robot systems. These can aid in mapping and situational assessment, monitoring and surveillance, establishing communication networks, or searching for victims. This paper provides a review of multi-robot systems supporting SAR operations, with system-level considerations and focusing on the algorithmic perspectives for multi-robot coordination and perception. This is, to the best of our knowledge, the first survey paper to cover (i) heterogeneous SAR robots in different environments, (ii) active perception in multi-robot systems, while (iii) giving two complementary points of view from…

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Keywords
  • Active perception
  • Robot
  • Computer science
  • Search and rescue
  • Human–computer interaction
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Context (archaeology)
  • Teleoperation
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Climate action
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