Problems of using robotic systems in earthquake rescue operations

Abstract

The issues of mitigation of the consequences of natural disasters, process of victims' search and rescue are considered. By the example of earthquakes in recent years, the real actions of groups of rescuers to search and help the victims, especially in the first hours after the disaster, were analyzed. Examples of the use of robots and unmanned vehicles in the past rescue operations are given. The tasks for further research related to the formation of rescue robot collectives and the organization of their control systems, taking into account specific characteristics of disasters, were stated.