This paper provides a review of research on robotics in crises, disasters, and crisis
management, and identifies research gaps and directions for future research. The paper …

Every year, especially in urban areas, the population density rises quickly. The effects of
catastrophes (ie, war, earthquake, fire, tsunami) on people are therefore significant and …

One of the most impactful and exciting applications of robotic technology, especially
autonomous and semi-autonomous systems, is in the field of search and rescue. Robots …

This article describes the artificial intelligence (AI) component of a drone for monitoring and
patrolling tasks associated with disaster relief missions in specific restricted disaster …

We report on the design, optimization, and performance evaluation of a new wheel-leg
hybrid robot. This robot utilizes a novel transformable wheel that combines the advantages …

Smart cities essentially require the state-of-the-art technologies that can provide smart
service in various aspects, and robotic systems are one of the key solutions for such …

Strategies for improving the explainability of artificial agents are a key approach to support
the understandability of artificial agents' decision-making processes and their …

This paper presents a remotely operated robotic system that includes two mobile
manipulators to extend the functional capabilities of a human body. Compared with previous …

The sea as a very extensive area, renders difficult a pre-emptive and long-lasting search for
shipwreck survivors. The operational cost for deploying manned teams with such proactive …

This article explores the relationship between digital transformation and disaster risk.
Vulnerability studies aim at differentiating impacts and losses by using fine-grained …