Current landmine detection and removal techniques remain dirty, dull, and dangerous for the people carrying out these jobs. In this report, I explore 4 different prototype solutions for bringing the task of unexploded ordnance removal into the 21st century by taking advantage of recent technology advancements in the field of aerial robotics. These methods include Precision Air Drop (PAD) devices, Seed Ball Projectile Detonation (Reseed), and a user centered design approach for safe and ergonomic demining. With these methods, I intend to broaden the potential uptake of novel technology in environmental and humanitarian efforts as well as inspire innovative thinking in areas in dire need of value creation.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Trilling, Jeremy

Subject

• Sustainability
• Health
• Environment
• Security
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 84306
• E-project-122022-181336

Keyword

• Autorotation
• Robot
• UAV
• Environment
• Drone
• Landmines

Advisor

• Lewin, Greg
• Nemitz, Markus
• Onal, Cagdas
• Pinciroli, Carlo
• Boudreau, Kristin

Year

• 2022

Sponsor

• Afghan Dreamers - Parallax Productions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 10 - Reducing Inequality
• 16 - Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Date created

• 2022-12-20

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Robotics Engineering

Source

• E-project-122022-181336

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-01-12