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Wael Elmedany is a researcher at the forefront of integrating robotics with the Internet of Things (IoT) for critical safety applications. His work primarily focuses on developing intelligent robotic systems for hazardous environment monitoring, particularly for explosive gas detection and remote inspection. Elmedany’s major contributions include the design and hardware implementation of the IoT-based Patrol Robot for remote gas leak inspection, a system that marries robotic mobility with pervasive sensor networks. He also pioneered the ROBODEM (RObot Detection Explosive Materials) system, a remotely controlled gas detection platform using LEGO Mindstorms NXT robots, controlled via web and mobile applications. His research extends to GPRS-based robotic tracking with real-time video streaming, enhancing remote situational awareness. With key papers accumulating citations in the single digits, his work is foundational in the niche but vital field of IoT-robotics for safety. Notably, his efficient car-like mobile robot design demonstrates his commitment to practical, obstacle-avoiding hardware solutions. Elmedany’s research is paving the way for safer, automated responses to environmental hazards.