Teleoperation of dogs using controlled laser beam

Abstract

For many years, dogs are used in the Search And Rescue (SAR) missions. The first recorded use of dogs in SAR missions was in the late 1700. Dogs are used in the SAR missions because their abilities to detect human scent. In many natural disasters or building collapses, the SAR dogs are used to reach and search places that are dangerous for people to be there. In these situations, the members of the SAR team face a problem in controlling the movements of dogs. They can not control the navigation and movements of dogs to direct them to search, reach, or explore specific areas. In this paper, a novel system for controlling dogs using a computer controlled laser system and four sensors is presented. The system depends on the ability of dogs with minor training to chase a laser beam and the abilities of the new emerging technologies of Internet of things. By controlling the orientation of the laser beam, the movements of dogs can be controlled so that the system facilitates and increases the efficiency of using dogs in several tasks.