Gasbot – detection of dangerous gases

Researchers at Örebro University develop a mobile platform with gas sensors that can detect and locate hazardous gases. The project focuses on the discovery of methane gas at landfill sites and develops a prototype for testing.

A pre-study investigated how a mobile robot platform equipped with gas sensors could carry out inspections to detect gas leaks of primarily methane gas on contaminated land and landfill sites. Such a robotic platform needs to be able to navigate on its own, equipped with sensors to detect and analyze gases and be able to draw maps of where the gas leak is. The pilot study demonstrated the potential in the area.

In the project Gasbot a prototype is developed. The project will result in a mobile robotic platform that can perform the above tasks. The project will also explore possibilities to commercialize all or part of the solution. A landfill site and a fire department participate as end users and evaluators.

The work is performed by a graduate student at the research centre AASS (Applied Autonomous Sensor Systems) at Örebro University under the guidance of researcher Achim Lilienthal. Dimiter Driankov will also participate when it is time to explore the commercialization opportunities in co-operation with Robotdalen. Participating from AASS are also Marco Trincavelli and Victor Hernandez Bennets.