Tele-Operated Rescue Robot

I collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to design and build a tele-operated rescue robot capable of navigating disaster-stricken environments under poor lighting and low-connectivity conditions. Developed at the CMU Robotics Institute, the robot was designed to traverse multi-layer obstacle courses - including climbing stairs, crossing rubble, and withstanding a 2-foot drop - while maintaining robust performance despite network instability.

We integrated a Raspberry Pi with BrickPi for motor control and wireless communication, enabling real-time remote operation even in intermittent connectivity. OpenCV was used for basic visual processing, while a durable, 3D-printed drivetrain ensured mechanical resilience during physical stress testing. The system was validated through rigorous obstacle navigation and drop impact tests, demonstrating its viability for search-and-rescue deployment in post-disaster zones.