28.14 - Case Studies of Real-World SAR Robot Deployments
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Practice Questions
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What does SAR stand for in robotics?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of robots used in emergencies.
Name one type of SAR robot used in the Fukushima disaster.
💡 Hint: They were designed to deal with radiation.
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What main feature of SAR robots was highlighted during the World Trade Center rescue?
💡 Hint: Think about the environment of a collapsed building.
Did thermal imaging play a role during the Turkey-Syria earthquake rescue?
💡 Hint: Recall how UAVs located individuals.
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Discuss how different robot designs (like PackBot vs. UAVs) influenced their effectiveness in the case studies. Use specific examples to highlight your argument.
💡 Hint: Consider the tasks each robot was deployed for.
Evaluate the importance of communication systems in SAR operations. How did communication challenges affect robot effectiveness across the case studies?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the environmental factors impacting robot operations.
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