Yuki Iwano

Proposal of a Rescue Robot System in Nuclear-Power Plants– Rescue Activity via Small Vehicle Robots–

We discuss a conceptual design of rescue robots against nuclear plant accidents. We claim that the rescue robots in nuclear plants should have the following properties. (1) The size is small. (2) The structure is simple. (3) The number of the robots is large. This paper studies the rescue robots to rescue people in an area polluted with radioactive leakage in nuclear power institutions. In particular, we propose the rescue system which using the group of small traction robots, set the posture of fainted victims to easy to carry, and carry them to the safety space with the mobile robot for the stretcher composition

Posture manipulation for rescue activity via small traction robots

We discuss a conceptual design of rescue robots against nuclear-power plant accidents. We claim that the rescue robots in nuclear-power plants should have the following properties. (1) The size is small. (2) The structure is simple. (3) The number of the robots is large. This paper studies the rescue robots to rescue people in an area polluted with radioactive leakage in nuclear power institutions. In particular, we propose a rescue system which consists of a group of small mobile robots. First, small traction robots set the posture of the fainted victims to carry easily, and carry them to the safety space with the mobile robots for the stretcher composition. In this paper, we describe the produced small traction robots. And, we confirm that the robots can manipulate a 40 kg dummy dolls posture. We also examine the optimal number of robots from a perspective of operating efficiency in the assumption spot.

Development of stretcher component robots for rescue activity

We discuss a conceptual design of rescue robots against nuclear-power plant accidents. We claim that the rescue robots in nuclear-power plants should have the following properties. (1) The size is small. (2) The structure is simple. (3) The number of the robots is large. This paper studies the rescue robots to rescue people in an area polluted with radioactive leakage in nuclear power institutions. In particular, we propose the rescue system which consists of a group of small mobile robots. First, small traction robots set the posture of the fainted victims to carry easily, and carry them to the safety space with the mobile robots for the stretcher composition. In this paper, we confirm that the stretcher component robots could transport and convey a 40 kg dummy doll. And, we also show an application usage of stretcher robot.

Experimental study of traction robot system for rescue against nuclear disaster

We discuss a conceptual design of rescue robots against nuclear-power plant accidents. We claim that the rescue robots in nuclear-power plants should have the following properties. (1) The size is small. (2) The structure is simple. (3) The number of the robots is large. This paper studies the rescue robots to rescue people in an area polluted with radioactive leakage in nuclear power institutions. In particular, we propose the rescue system which consists of a group of small mobile robots. First, small traction robots set the posture of the fainted victims to carry easily, and carry them to the safety space with the mobile robots for the stretcher composition. In this paper, we describe the produced small traction robots and stretcher component robot. And, we confirm that these robots can manipulate, transfer and carry a dummy doll by the experiment.

Development of Rescue Support Stretcher System with Stair-Climbing

A sarin gas incident occurred in the Tokyo subway system on March 20, 1995. This fatal gas attack caused sicknesses to many passengers. Since the disaster broke out under the ground, the main job of rescue personnel was to transport victims on stretchers to a first-aid station on the ground. So, we research and development the rescue support stretcher system for a heavy casualty disaster in underground areas or at stations can be handled in a quick, effective manner. The stretcher system is expected to help firefighters achieve efficient rescue operations. In this paper, we introduce the rescue support stretcher system for going up and down the stairs. And, we propose the technique of upgrade. Finally, we examined the effectiveness of the system by the experiment.

Evaluation of rescue support stretcher system

A Sarin gas attack occurred in the Tokyo subway system on March 20, 1995. This fatal gas attack sickened many passengers. Since the disaster broke out underground, the main job of the rescue personnel was to transport victims on stretchers to a first-aid station above the ground. Therefore, we researched the development of a rescue support stretcher system for handling heavy casualties in underground areas or at stations in a quick and effective manner. The stretcher system is expected to help firefighters achieve efficient rescue operations. In this paper, we introduce a rescue support stretcher system for going up and down stairs. We also propose an upgrade technique. Finally, we experimentally examine the effectiveness of the system.

Development of rescue support stretcher system with stair-climbing

A sarin gas incident occurred in the Tokyo subway system on March 20, 1995. This fatal gas attack caused sicknesses to many passengers. Since the disaster broke out under the ground, the main job of rescue personnel was to transport victims on stretchers to a first-aid station on the ground. So, we research and development the rescue support stretcher system for a heavy casualty disaster in underground areas or at stations can be handled in a quick, effective manner. The stretcher system is expected to help firefighters achieve efficient rescue operations. In this paper, we introduce the rescue support stretcher system for going up and down the stairs. And, we propose the technique of upgrade. Finally, we examined the effectiveness of the system by the experiment.

Development of rescue support stretcher system

A sarin gas incident occurred in the Tokyo subway system on March 20, 1995. This fatal gas attack caused sicknesses to many passengers. Since the disaster broke out under the ground, the main job of rescue personnel was to transport victims on stretchers to a first-aid station on the ground. So, we research and development the rescue support stretcher system (robot) for a heavy casualty disaster in underground areas or at stations can be handled in a quick, effective manner. The stretcher robot is expected to help firefighters achieve efficient rescue operations. In this paper, we describe the produced stretcher robot. And, we evaluate that stretcher robot can transfer a victims by the experiment.

Development of simplified search device based on human power generation, “Kuru-Kuru” and carrier vehicle for rescue materials, “BENKEI-2”

Hanshin-Awaji earthquake killed more than 6,400 human lives in the center of urban city of Kobe, Japan on the early morning of January 17, 1995. We engaged in research group called ldquoin-rubble robot system mission unitrdquo in the special project for earthquake disaster mitigation in urban areas. This report describes as follows. First, we describe simplified search devices based on human power generation ldquoKuru-Kururdquo. Next, we describe the carrier vehicle ldquoBENKEI-2rdquo for rescue materials. The in-rubble robot system MU consists of various research institutions and research groups. Then, we introduce not only rescue robot system which work in disaster site but also service robot system which applied the technology of the rescue robot in general life. Finally, we summarize necessity to develop advanced tools and rescue robot system through these researches and developments.

Evaluation of a trimmer-type mowing robot

Thus far, most mowing work was performed manually. However, manual mowing is quite laborious. Therefore, we designed a robot that can reduce the amount of labour involved in mowing. In this study, we researched and developed a trimmer-type mowing robot that can mow close to obstacles while maintaining safety. We experimentally evaluated the performance of the proposed mowing robot.