Russian scientists developed a drone with ground-penetrating radar to search for mines from the air 08:12

Experts from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) have developed an intelligent ground-penetrating radar based on aerial drones for remote detection of mines. socialbites.ca was informed about this by the press service of the National Technology Initiative (NTI) “Artificial Intelligence” Competence Center based at MIPT.

“GPR is a radar designed to detect and search for objects located under soil, water or snow cover. The principle of operation is the same as all radars – the device emits a radio wave of a certain length and then records the radiation reflected by the object. In the case of ground-penetrating radar, this impulse is directed downwards, not upwards or sideways,” explained Alexander Rodin, a leading expert at the NTI Artificial Intelligence Competence Center.

According to Rodin, ground-penetrating radar has long been an open technology. The breakthrough of Russian scientists in this case lies in the methods of collecting and processing data obtained by the radar using artificial intelligence (AI). The use of AI significantly increases the speed of detection of desired objects.

“Such radars can be fully used in humanitarian demining of areas affected during conflicts, including new territories of the Russian Federation (humanitarian demining, clearing an area from explosive objects to ensure the safety of the civilian population – editor’s note).” said Rodin.

According to him, drones with ground-penetrating radars can also be equipped with gas analyzers. They will not only detect explosive devices, but also the explosives used in them. The cumulative effect of using such a set of sensors will facilitate and accelerate the work of military and operational services, as well as reduce the risk of explosion of mines and other explosives when defused.

Previously in Kazan presented Wired aerial drone that can be used instead of traffic cameras.