Design and Development of a Miniature Autonomous Rover for Exploration and Rescue Operations

Romero-Alva V.; Salazar-Valenzuela E.; Lee Huamani E.; Arzapalo-Torres J. · SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (2026) · DOI: 10.14445/23488379/ijeee-v13i6p101

Resumen

The Rover, considered a robotic vehicle used in space missions to explore and gather data on extraterrestrial surfaces such as the Moon or Mars, is equipped with instruments and sensors to perform various tasks, such as collecting and obtaining data and images of samples. Sojourner, the first exploration robot launched to Mars in 1997 by NASA researchers, was characterized by its microwave oven-sized design and data collection that marked the beginning of the study of the planet Mars. Likewise, following the same idea, the present project consists of the design and implementation of a remotely controlled Rover-type exploration robot, which allows access to the collection of important data for taking necessary and immediate measures in emergency situations. As a result, the implementation of an autonomous vehicle with real-time data and image visualization through a base station or mobile device was achieved. Due to its small and robust size, it has the capability to enter complex and difficult-to-access locations for rescue or first aid personnel. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with environmental sensors for data collection and uses LIDAR for navigation and obstacle detection. Finally, it sends images of the environment and has an alternative power source through solar energy.

Instituciones: Universidad de Ciencias y Humanidades