The aim is to protect people from danger in contaminated areas through intelligent robotic systems like the Husky robotic platform. In addition, the environment is relieved and hazards minimized by removing contamination. During the first phase of the project, a 3D mapping framework was developed to create high-resolution maps of the environment, which can be used for motion planning as well as for intuitive human-robot interactions at the control station.

The FZI focused on implementing memory- and computationally-efficient approaches that can also be used by flying drones in mine shafts. Furthermore, AI methods were modeled to enable the recognition of hazardous materials with little training data. An intelligent sorting system, for example, was developed to help separate different explosive batteries on a conveyor belt using stationary sensor and robot units. The ROBDEKON competence center thus contributes to civil security for a better quality of life in Germany.