Marcus Victor Hilario, Iniobong Ofonime, Saffia Ouali, Pragya Birla
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Problem Statement
Problem Statement: We propose a rover that can traverse uneven terrain, smoke-filled corridors, and other dangerous environments to find survivors, sending relevant data to a remote operator to determine whether conditions are safe enough for human rescuers.
Target Audience: Rescue teams
Themes: Natural Disaster Response Technologies
Importance of the Problem: Rubble Rover can help rescue crews make informed decisions regarding operation safety and priority in a disaster zone to avoid putting more lives at risk.
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Project Description
Solution Overview:
3D-printed body, tank treads, and gears for stability
ESP32 eye and sensors send real-time footage to responders through a firebase database read by a React website
Website displays sensor data, such as gas levels and acceleration, to report current predictions
Unique Value Proposition:
Unique tank tread design for stability and adaptability to tough terrain
Gas sensor and vibration sensor to measure aftershocks and air quality before rescue crews arrive