en.Wedoany.com Reported - A team of students from the Visconde de Mauá State Technical School (Escola Técnica Estadual Visconde de Mauá), affiliated with the Rio de Janeiro State Foundation for Technical Education Support (Faetec), has developed a rescue robot named Aracnobot to assist in locating victims in hard-to-reach areas after building collapses. The device integrates sensors, cameras, and an artificial intelligence system, designed to aid emergency rescue teams in high-risk scenarios.
Aracnobot is an evolution of the Guará Project (Projeto Guará), launched in 2025. In collapse situations, rescue personnel face risks when entering damaged structures, which may collapse again at any moment. The students applied knowledge in robotics, electronics, programming, environmental sensors, and artificial intelligence to develop a solution to this common problem faced by rescue teams worldwide.
The robot's core advantage lies in its spider-inspired structure, enabling movement in narrow spaces, unstable surfaces, and uneven terrain. Its main functions include: navigating confined spaces, moving over rubble, remotely exploring hazardous areas, transmitting real-time images, and collecting environmental data. These features make it a promising tool for search and rescue operations.
In addition to mobility, Aracnobot serves as a mobile monitoring hub. The embedded technology can monitor environmental conditions such as the presence of potentially dangerous gases, temperature changes, and possible fire points, allowing firefighters and rescue personnel to make decisions based on more precise information before entering critical areas. The artificial intelligence system assists in identifying potential victims under rubble, using real-time images from cameras to help recognize physical and facial features, thereby reducing search time.
This project is not only a technological innovation but also demonstrates that the combination of technical education, research, and technology can produce practical results with a direct impact on public safety. By providing real-time images and data, Aracnobot can help emergency rescue teams identify safer areas, plan entry routes, and direct resources to locations where survivors are more likely to be found. The device was developed as an evolution of the Guará Project, launched in 2025, aiming to reach areas where human access is limited or dangerous. Its ability to monitor gases, identify environmental risks, and assist in locating victims proves how technology can facilitate more efficient operations.
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