By Hafizan Hamzah
JOHOR BAHRU, 15 March – The Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) have developed an innovative robot intended to conduct early reconnaissance Search and Rescue (SAR) mission at the location of high-risk exposure to radiation or hazardous gases.
Developed by the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIRO) UTM and the Hazardous Material Unit Team (HAZMAT) of JBPM, the X3CATOR robot integrates advanced technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and 3D light detection and ranging (LIDAR) mapping to assist HAZMAT in search and rescue operations.
The CAIRO project leader, Prof. Ir. Dr Ahmad Athif Mohd Faudzi said that the X3CATOR was designed to navigate rugged terrains, detect hazardous materials and locate survivors using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
“X3CATOR is an improved version of the…
