Prototype robotic dogs built by Texas A&M University engineering students and powered by artificial intelligence demonstrate their advanced navigation capabilities. Photo credit: Logan Jinks/Texas A&M University College of Engineering.
By Jennifer Nichols
Meet the robotic dog with a memory like an elephant and the instincts of a seasoned first responder.
Developed by Texas A&M University engineering students, this AI-powered robotic dog doesn’t just follow commands. Designed to navigate chaos with precision, the robot could help revolutionize search-and-rescue missions, disaster response and many other emergency operations.
Sandun Vitharana, an engineering technology master’s student, and Sanjaya Mallikarachchi, an interdisciplinary engineering doctoral student, spearheaded the invention of the robotic dog. It can process voice commands and uses AI and camera input to perform path planning and identify objects.
