2019 – TDP – MRL – RoboCupRescue – Robot

Rescue robots in urban search and rescue(USAR) have to fulfill several tasks at the same time: localization,mapping, exploration, object recognition, etc. This paper describes the approach used by Team MRL for participation in the 2019 RoboCup Rescue Robot League competition and describes the improvements on robot and introduces a new package of robotic systems for rescue operations. Particularly,a tele-operative light weight robotic system with dexterous manipulator for different rescue missions have been designed and implemented. This robot will operate as a practical system to assist rescue personnel in real disaster situations such as earthquakes and explosions. The main capabilities of the system software are simultaneous localization and mapping, navigation, collision avoidance, sensor fusions, victim detection and exploration. Moreover, the robotic systems are developed on a set of sophisticated mechanical platforms which enhance the mobility ability of tele-operative robots. Also, The new light weight 6-DOF manipulator makes robot capable to accomplish inspection and manipulation tasks decently.