Project duration:

01.09.2021 bis 31.08.2025

Background and objectives:

The project focuses on creating a robot system that is capable of safely transporting a payload of up to 120 kilograms through difficult terrain (including gravel, obstacles and inclines).

The special feature of this system is that it can be controlled not only manually, but also using simple gestures. As soon as experienced first responders have defined a route by walking forwards, the robot should also be able to move by itself between the starting point and the deployment site. The robot is equipped with environmental sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) to enable it to navigate safely.

The focus of the development of the robot system lies in its user-friendly handling and the robustness of the system to enable operations under difficult conditions and environments. Areas of application include rescue operations in disaster scenarios, such as collapsed buildings, train or road accidents, as well as other major emergencies.

The project will also help to increase user acceptance and identify further potential applications for robotic technology.

Project website: https://robotik.dfki-bremen.de/de/forschung/projekte/romatris/ .

Partner:

Robotics Innovation Center, German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), Bremen

The project is sponsored by the German Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW)