Project Title:
    Robot Navigation of an Unfamiliar Terrain

Abstract:
    Disasters, wheter natural or man made, cause tremendous damage to societies,
    often resulting in loss of life and millions of dollars in damage. According
    to reports published by the Red Cross a total of 39,073 people were reported
    killed by disasters in 2001, with earthquakes proving to be the worlds's
    deadliest disasters, accounting for over half the year's toll. In earthquake
    disaster areas rescue efforts can be painfully slow, as debris is to be
    carefully removed.
    A Robot operated from a safe distance would be beneficial in surveying
    earthquake disaster areas. Locating victims quickly and efficiently would aid
    in the rescue efforts of those victims. This project is about the design and
    implementation of a motion control of such a robot.

Faculty advisor(s):
    Shawki Areibi/Medhat Moussa

Students:
  Roberto Battiston
  Serge Crainic
  Timothy Hamm
  Phil Munroe