MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641050616 A) filed by Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute Of Technology; B. Varun Kumar; B. Pravalika; K. Sai Sujan; and G. Siddhartha Reddy, Ananthapuramu, Andhra Pradesh, on April 21, for 'autonomus mobile robot swarm for disaster scene search and response.'
Inventor(s) include Srinivasa Ramanujan Institute Technology; B. Varun Kumar; B. Pravalika; K. Sai Sujan; and G. Siddhartha Reddy.
The application for the patent was published on May 1, under issue no. 18/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "This project presents a robot swarm coordination system for search and rescue operations using multisensor data acquisition, wireless communication, and remote control. An Arduino Mega acts as the main controller interfacing with sensors such as a heartbeat sensor, MQ135 gas sensor, MEMS sensor, DS18B20 temperature sensor, DHT11 humidity sensor, GPS module, and fire sensor to detect human presence, monitor environmental and hazardous conditions, and track location in disaster-prone areas. Sensor data is uploaded to the ThingSpeak cloud for real-time monitoring and analysis. ZigBee communication enables data transfer to a receiver-side Arduino Uno for swarm coordination, while Bluetooth allows manual vehicle control. GSM technology sends alerts and GPS coordinates to the rescue team for rapid response. The system also includes an LCD for local display, buzzers for warnings, and a relay-controlled DC pump with a water spray nozzle for basic fire suppression. DC motors driven by an L293D motor driver provide reliable mobility on a robotic chassis, collectively enhancing coordination between robotic units and human rescue teams to improve efficiency and effectiveness in search and rescue missions. The primary goal of this project is to design and develop an autonomous mobile robot and robot swarm system for effective disaster scene search and response. The system is intended to assist rescue teams by quickly locating survivors and identifying hazardous environmental conditions in disaster-affected areas. It integrates multiple sensors such as a heartbeat sensor, MQ135 gas sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, fire sensor, and MEMS sensor to monitor human presence and surrounding risks. An Arduino Mega serves as the main controller for processing sensor data and managing overall system operations. Wireless communication technologies like ZigBee enable coordination between swarm units, ensuring efficient area coverage. The system also uses GSM to send emergency alerts and GPS coordinates directly to rescue teams for faster response. Real-time data is uploaded to the cloud platform ThingSpeak for remote monitoring and analysis. Bluetooth connectivity allows manual control of the robot when necessary. The robotic unit is equipped with DC motors and a motor driver for reliable movement across rough terrain. A relay-controlled water pump system provides basic fire suppression capability. An LCD display and buzzer system offer on-site alerts and status updates. By combining autonomous navigation, sensor integration, and swarm coordination, the system minimizes human exposure to danger."
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