IIT Dharwad Develops Fire Rescue Assistance Drone with Thermal Imaging Capabilities
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Workshop on Drone design and autonomous navigation in fire rescue (DDANFR 2024) |
| Dates | May 31 and June 1, 2024 |
| Organizers | Fire and Thermal Research Laboratory (FLRL) and Control System and Robotics Laboratory at IIT Dharwad |
| Key Figures | Profs. Sudheer Siddapureddy and Ameer Mulla |
| Funding | TiHAN Foundation, IIT Hyderabad (NMICPS, Indian government) |
| Innovation | Fire rescue assistance drone |
| Capabilities | Thermal imaging, hotspot identification, fire spread tracking, flame intensity assessment |
| Challenges Addressed | Navigation in smoke-filled areas, compact and powerful design, hot weather conditions |
| Contributors | Fire and Thermal Research Laboratory (FTRL): flexible protection shields, soot-resistant sensors |
| Applications Beyond Firefighting | Crowd management in train stations, malls, and pilgrim centers |
| Inspiration | IITs' tradition of developing cutting-edge technology and creative solutions |
| Additional Contributions | Development of biotoilets for Indian Railways |
| Keynote Speakers | Prof. Bhaskar Dixit (Jain University), Siva Bathina (IIT Madras) |