Robotics / 2022 / Research prototype
Nuclear Disaster Response Robot
ROS and Gazebo disaster-response simulation project focused on SLAM mapping, autonomous navigation, and hazard-aware exploration.
Role
Sole engineer
Organisation
Coursework
Disciplines
Robotics / Autonomous Systems
Status
Research prototype
What this system solves
Disaster environments — and especially radiologically contaminated zones — are partially observable, high-risk, and unsafe for human entry. Autonomous map-building and safe path decisions are the foundation of any useful response.
System overview
Developed an autonomous exploration pipeline for unknown environments with online map building, exploration heuristics, and routing logic designed for disaster-response scenarios.
Validation and results
Demonstrated end-to-end autonomous exploration behavior in Gazebo, highlighting practical robotics software integration under constraints.