Status: New
| Name & address of the Laboratory/Organization | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Palakkad | |
| Website address | https://iitpkd.ac.in | |
| Affiliated to which Department/Ministry | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) | |
| CSR Registration Number | CSR00006228 | |
| Registration under 12A | ||
| Registration under 80G | ITBA/EXM/S/80G/2020-21/1027823431(1) dated 28/08/2020 | |
| Name of the CSR Nodal | Sureshkumar Chekkala | |
| Contact information of CSR Nodal | 9494143565, aricsr@iitpkd.ac.in | |
| Principal Investigator | Dr. Shaikshavali Chitraganti, shaik@iitpkd.ac.in | |
| Co- Principal Investigator (Co-PI) | ||
| Objective on the basis of need | 1. Design control algorithms for the drones to autonomously navigate an area. This can be implemented using feedback control algorithms with LiDar data. 2. Using wireless device-to-device protocols and systems, transmit and receive images or videos from one location to another location. The system can be implemented using Adlam Pluto module or LoRA modules with Raspberry Pi or Rock64 Media Board. 3. Embed wireless device-to-device systems with drones to navigate the area with poor network and help the rescue teams by sending images or videos. 4. Perform the proof of concept in a controlled field test. |
| Executive summary of the proposed project (In 250 words) | Search and rescue mission invovle sending the required aid personnel to a location of danger or disaster to reduce the damage to the property or personnel. To monitor the location and help the rescue mission, it is important to continuously send the images or videos of the location to the remote rescue mission office for their necessary action. However if the location is of poor network terrain such as mountains or water, it is difficult to transmit the image or videos live. The objective of this project is to employ drones, devise control algorithms and communication technologies to help the rescue missions in this aspect. For a set of drones, design control algorithms such that the drones go to the location of rescue mission autonomously, where the network is poor and send the images or video footage of the location using wireless device-to-device protocols in a relay manner to the remote rescue mission office or to the nearest place where the network connection is healthy. |
| Technology Readiness Level (If not a new project but an advancement of existing know how) | 5 |
| Outomes or Deliverables | Often in rescue missions, where the network is poor, it is difficult to continuously monitor the location of disaster or danger to get the updates. In this context, this project aims to help rescue missions by continuously navigating the area autonomously and sending the required information of the location in terms of images or videos. |
| Project aligned with which most relevant UN SDGs | Goal 15 - Life on Land Goal 17 - Partnerships For The Goals |
| Duration (In years) | 2 |
| Expected Impact | This project leverages drones, control algorithms, and wireless communication technologies to support search and rescue missions in areas with poor network connectivity. Key impacts include: - Improved response times and situational awareness for rescue teams - Enhanced safety for rescue personnel and affected individuals - Increased efficiency in disaster response and management - Potential to save lives and reduce property damage. |
| Implementation model (self- implemented/ outsourced partnership) | self- implemented |
| Total Budget (Recurring +Non-Recurring Expenses) | 16.37 lakhs |