Roles of UAVs, Robots, and AI in Earthquake Disaster Management

Abstract

Earthquakes are among the most destructive natural disasters, causing widespread loss of life, property, and infrastructure. Effective disaster management is essential to minimize their impact. This article examines the critical roles of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), robots, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in earthquake disaster management across the phases of pre-disaster preparedness, real-time response, during the event, and after the disaster. The paper explores various types of UAVs and robots utilized for earthquake monitoring, highlights their advantages, and addresses the challenges associated with their deployment. Besides, the types of robots are also addressed to contribute to earthquake disaster management and to alleviating the consequences. By leveraging these advanced technologies, disaster response and recovery efforts can be significantly enhanced, offering new possibilities for resilience and efficiency in managing earthquake-related emergencies.