MUMBAI, India, May 1 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641048988 A) filed by Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College; Dr. S. Ravi; Dulam Harika; Abdul Lathif; Bommineni Nava Kalyan; Chinamutevi Ranjith Naga Anjani Kumar; Dr. B. Vamsy Krishna; Dr. Penta Anil Kumar; and Mr. Yaragani Mamillu, Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh, on April 17, for 'real-time monitoring robot for hazardous mining environments.'
Inventor(s) include Seshadri Rao Gudlavalleru Engineering College; Dr. S. Ravi; Dulam Harika; Abdul Lathif; Bommineni Nava Kalyan; Chinamutevi Ranjith Naga Anjani Kumar; Dr. B. Vamsy Krishna; Dr. Penta Anil Kumar; and Mr. Yaragani Mamillu.
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: "Mining environments present significant hazards due to the presence of toxic gases, restricted visibility, and challenging access conditions. To ensure worker safety in these hazardous settings, continuous monitoring and rapid response mechanisms are essential. This paper explains how a robot was designed and built to monitor underground mining areas, and how it is controlled wirelessly using Bluetooth. The system aims to minimize human exposure by enabling remote inspections and real-time environmental monitoring. The robotic platform is equipped with a variety of sensors to monitor critical conditions. An MQ-series gas sensor detects hazardous gases, while an ultrasonic sensor identifies obstacles to prevent collisions during movement. A buzzer alert system provides immediate warnings when unsafe gas levels are detected. To enhance situational awareness, an ESP32-CAM module facilitates live video streaming, allowing operators to visually monitor mining areas in real time. A GPS module is incorporated to provide location tracking, which is vital for emergency response and rescue operations. Wireless control is achieved through Bluetooth communication, ensuring reliable and low-latency command transmission from a mobile device. The robotic system employed four DC motors connected via a motor driver module to ensure precise and stable movement. Rechargeable batteries provided power, while a regulated voltage stage guaranteed the dependable functioning of the controller and associated sensors. By incorporating gas detection, obstacle avoidance, and real-time data transmission, this setup offers a practical and cost-effective solution for improving safety in dangerous mining environments. Keywords: Bluetooth Communication, ESP-32CAM, Gas Detection, Hazardous Mining Environment, Robotic Monitoring System."
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