Robotic Search−and−Rescue: An Integrated Approach by de Hoog, J, Cameron, S, Visser, A

“…One very important application is robotic search-and-rescue. Robots are highly suitable for search-and-rescue tasks since they may be deployed in dangerous and toxic environments without putting human responders at risk. …”

Integrating Automated Object Detection into Mapping in USARSim by Flynn, H, de Hoog, J, Cameron, S

“…However, little research has been done towards applying pattern recognition techniques to robotic search and rescue. This paper describes the development of an object recognition system for robotic search and rescue within the USARSim simulator, based on the algorithm of Viola and Jones. …”

Dynamic Team Hierarchies in Communication−Limited Multi−Robot Exploration by de Hoog, J, Cameron, S, Visser, A

“…This makes it particularly suitable for applications such as robotic search and rescue, where environments are likely to contain significant interference and unexpected communication ranges.…”

Selection of Rendezvous Points for Multi−Robot Exploration in Dynamic Environments by de Hoog, J, Cameron, S, Visser, A

“…For many robotics applications (such as robotic search and rescue), information about the environment must be gathered by a team of robots and returned to a single, specific location. …”