RESCUE RANGERS

RESCUE RANGERS

The Rescue Rangers is a dynamic and dedicated team of young innovators from Sant Atulanand Convent School, Koirajpur, Varanasi (UP), India. The team consists of Satyam Chaurasia, Shivam Singh, Shreyash Singh, and Niket Singh, under the mentorship of Mrs. Monika Srivastava from ARQUE Technology, Varanasi, India. This team has shown remarkable passion and skill in the field of robotics, making them the Junior Category winners of the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India Nationals 2024.

Our journey began in July 2024 when we first registered for the event. At that time, we were quite confused about the robot’s design and unsure about completing the tasks. However, our spirits were lifted when we were selected in the qualifying round, making us the only team from North India to participate in the India Nationals. This achievement fueled our determination, and we embarked on a rigorous routine, working day and night to perfect our robot.

The team developed their robot through a reinforcement learning process, involving continuous development and testing. A major challenge was ensuring the robot could accurately pick up and place blocks in their respective zones. Through relentless effort, the design evolved significantly, improving performance and reliability.

Our robot functions by scanning for blocks using a camera to determine if they are safe (green) or injured (red). The gripper system gathers the blocks and places them in their respective zones: Safe Zone for green blocks and Hospital Zone for red blocks. The robot’s strategic movements ensure high accuracy, contributing to our average score of 17 points.

Programming the robot using the block coding interface in the Pictoblox application, our strategy proved effective, with real-time adjustments made on practice days. Though we didn’t use additional sensors, the robot’s functionality relied heavily on the camera for detecting and categorizing blocks. The project incorporates AI to enhance its operations.

Aiming to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 11 and 17, focusing on disaster management, the Rescue Rangers are committed to making a positive impact on the world. Their journey is a testament to young minds harnessing technology to create innovative solutions. 

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