DLSU Senior High School Research Congress Conference Proceedings
Document Type
Paper Presentation
Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
Gonowon, Reymund R.
Abstract/Executive Summary
With the Philippines being a country that often experiences typhoons, Search and Rescue (SAR) units are often mobilized and are usually prone to injury due to their exposure to dangerous environments. Thus, SAR robots were developed to aid these units and to decrease their chances of injury. However, only a few studies have developed amphibious SAR prototypes, and none have referenced amphibious tanks for their design. Additionally, the developed prototypes still have room for improvement. Specifically, in their locomotion, design, and SAR features. Hence, the prototype Sustained Operating Tracked Environment Resistant Incident Automaton (SOTERIA) was created with a water-resistant buoyant chassis, a multi-terrain locomotion system, and an onboard system that collects and transmits temperature, humidity, GPS coordinates, and video feed to the controller. A developmental research design was used as it concerns the creation and assessment of a product that aims to fulfill the study’s objectives. SOTERIA was capable of carrying an additional weight of 3.7 kg. The prototype smoothly traverses through dirt and a mix of dirt and gravel, but struggles with obstacles. Its video transmission has a maximum range of 50 meters, and its onboard data transmission has a maximum range of 80 meters. Future studies should look into soldering connections, exploring different chassis materials, utilizing a different motor for the gearbox, and testing the prototype on water. Overall, SOTERIA can be used as a basis for future amphibious SAR prototypes.
Keywords
amphibious; Philippines; prototype; SAR; SOTERIA