Archive · 25 Sep 2026
JNTUH Manthani Students Build Smart Robot for Disaster Rescue
Students built a robot to help rescue people after disasters.
They created it during a 36-hour national hackathon.
The robot can go into dangerous places before human rescuers.
It uses a camera and several sensors to look for trapped survivors.
The sensors can detect heat, gases, smoke, movement and obstacles.
The robot can send warnings to rescue teams.
This may help keep rescuers safer and reach victims faster.
The students want to improve the robot with artificial intelligence, drones and better cameras.
Students at JNTUH University College of Engineering, Manthani, developed the “Rescue Vision” robotic system.
The robot is designed to enter hazardous areas before rescue personnel during disasters.
Cameras and multiple sensors help detect survivors, obstacles and dangerous conditions.
The system can send alerts to rescue teams, potentially reducing risks and saving time.
The students plan to add artificial intelligence, drones, advanced cameras and better communication systems.
- Who
- Arshiya Anjum, R. Indhu Varshini, Madhuraveni Navya and Vyshnavi Ramilla, students of JNTUH University College of Engineering, Manthani.
- What
- They developed “Rescue Vision – Smart Disaster Rescue and Survivor Detection System,” a robotic system for disaster rescue operations.
- When
- During the national-level 36-hour hackathon Infinity Hacks 2026.
- Where
- JNTUH University College of Engineering, Manthani, in Peddapalli.
- Why
- To help identify survivors in hazardous areas, alert rescue teams, reduce risks to personnel and save time.
- Project
- Rescue Vision – Smart Disaster Rescue and Survivor Detection System
- Developers
- Arshiya Anjum, R. Indhu Varshini, Madhuraveni Navya and Vyshnavi Ramilla
- Event
- Infinity Hacks 2026
- Development period
- 36-hour national-level hackathon
- Sensors
- Camera, PIR, temperature, gas, smoke and ultrasonic sensors
- Target situations
- Earthquakes, building collapses and industrial accidents
- Planned upgrades
- Artificial intelligence, drones, advanced cameras and improved communication systems