Abstract:
Mining operations present hazardous conditions, particularly in post-blast environments where the accumulation
of toxic gases poses significant risks to worker safety. This study presents a robotic system designed
to autonomously navigate underground mining terrains and detect harmful gases such as methane, carbon monoxide,
and carbon dioxide. The robot is built with a rocker-bogie mechanism for stability on uneven surfaces and
uses IR sensors for obstacle detection. Gas detection is carried out using a sensor-integrated circuit. A GSM module
is used to transmit the gas concentration data to surface-level receivers. Simulation results confirmed the robot's
capability to navigate autonomously and detect gas presence with reliable accuracy.
