Gas Sensing Mobile Robot: A Review

Authors

  • R. Visvanathan Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sensor Technology (CEASTech), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600. Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekatronik, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600.
  • K. Kamarudin Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sensor Technology (CEASTech), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600. Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekatronik, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600.
  • S.M. Mamduh Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sensor Technology (CEASTech), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600. Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mikroelektronik, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600.
  • A.S.A. Yeon Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sensor Technology (CEASTech), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600. Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Komputer dan Perhubungan, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600.
  • A. Zakaria Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sensor Technology (CEASTech), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600. Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekatronik, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600.
  • L.M. Kamarudin Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sensor Technology (CEASTech), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600. Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Komputer dan Perhubungan, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600.
  • S.A.A. Shukor Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sensor Technology (CEASTech), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600. Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekatronik, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600.
  • A.Y.M. Shakaff Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sensor Technology (CEASTech), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600 Pusat Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mikroelektronik, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis 02600.

Keywords:

Bio-inspired Algorithm, Gas Sensor, Mobile Robot, Gas Distribution Mapping, Gas Source Localization,

Abstract

Mobile robot applications are required in various hazardous fields to reduce human casualties. One of the most demanding applications is gas sensing mobile robot. Since the hazardous chemical compound is undetectable by humans, autonomous mobile gas sensors are needed. Over the past few decades, various attempts to incorporate gas sensor on mobile robots are reported. Gas source localisation and gas distribution mapping are the two mainly focused scope of research. This paper presents the earliest works and recent development in gas sensing mobile robots.

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2018-05-30

How to Cite

Visvanathan, R., Kamarudin, K., Mamduh, S., Yeon, A., Zakaria, A., Kamarudin, L., Shukor, S., & Shakaff, A. (2018). Gas Sensing Mobile Robot: A Review. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 10(1-15), 101–105. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/4054

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