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Robot and Sensor Networks for First Responders
V. Kumar, D. Rus, and S. Singh
PERVASIVE computing, October, 2004, pp. 24 - 33.

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Abstract

A network of distributed mobile sensor systems can help first responders during emergencies. Experiments conducted at a burning building with firefighters show the sensors' potential to localize themselves and acquire and combine information, providing an integrative view of a dynamically changing environment.


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Associated center: FRC

Number of pages: 10


Text Reference

V. Kumar, D. Rus, and S. Singh, "Robot and Sensor Networks for First Responders," PERVASIVE computing, October, 2004, pp. 24 - 33.


BibTeX Reference

@article{Kumar_2004_4801,
   author = "Vijay Kumar and Daniela Rus and Sanjiv Singh",
   title = "Robot and Sensor Networks for First Responders",
   journal = "PERVASIVE computing",
   month = "October",
   year = "2004",
   pages = "24 - 33"
}


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