A Low-Cost Robotic Platform for Radiation Mapping
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: A low-cost robotic platform for radiation mapping has been developed by integrating a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) radiation detector with a repurposed smart vacuum robot. The equipped reliable dosimeter can effectively measure radiation levels while the smart vacuum provides mobility and operational capabilities, enabling autonomous navigation in areas with potentially harmful radiation, minimizing the risk to human health. The low cost and ease of use of this platform can greatly improve accessibility to robotics technology. Potential applications of this robotic platform extend across various sectors, including routine survey of radiation level at nuclear and medical facilities, and radiation mapping during emergency response.
Source: Intelligence & Control
Authors: William Younger, Joshua Handley, Haori Yang
Language: English
Subfield: Control and Systems Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7124447429