... of humanitarian demining. Originality/value The algorithm proposed in the paper enables complete coverage path planning of non‐circular shaped robots in unknown areas. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012 Programming and algorithm theory Robotics Explosives Autonomous mobile robots Path...

... of the research of the HUDEM project team and it is of value to engineers and researchers developing robotic systems for humanitarian demining purposes. Robots Explosives Control applications Submunitions Unexploded devices Humanitarian demining Walking robot Kinematics © Emerald Group...

... an introduction that highlights the impact of mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and the importance of training for enhancing the safety and the efficiency of the deminers, this paper considers the utilization of a sensory tracking system to study the skill of the hand‐held detector expert operators...

...Robert Bogue Purpose This paper aims to examine the present‐day use of, and future prospects for, robots for detecting mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), with an emphasis on the key operational requirements. Design/methodology/approach Following an introduction to the impact...

...@dimec.unige.it © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2009 Robotics Remote control systems Hazardous materials Explosives Humanitarian demining is tragedy of third world countries, induced by local reprisals and retaliations due to ethnic/religious struggles and lack of socio‐economic hopes...

...Geoff Pegman; Rezia Molfino; Sandro Costo; Francesco Cepolina; Matteo Zoppi Purpose To present a new special explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robot designed to operate onboard airplanes. Design/methodology/approach The design approach adopted is multidisciplinary: mechanical and control...

... Remote handling devices Neural net devices Fuzzy control Adaptive system theory Impedance voltage Explosives According to United Nations estimates, more than 100 million landmines are deployed in 70 countries worldwide, planted during military conflicts dating back as far as World War II...

...Jack Hollingum Explains a simulation system, the Wheelbarrow Mk 8 Plus control training simulator, developed by Anite Systems to be used by the army for training operators of remote vehicles for making safe explosive devices. © MCB UP Limited 1998 Explosives Remote vehicles Simulation...