Robotic source detection device and method

This is a wheeled robot that can drive itself or be controlled remotely to find and pinpoint gas leaks, such as methane. It uses an extendable mast to deploy its detection device and an RTK GPS for precise location, sending data back to a user's device.

Why it matters: Since 2021, advancements in AI for autonomous navigation and the decreasing cost and increased accuracy of RTK GPS units make the vehicle's core functions more practical. This could simplify the specialized software and hardware integration.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedRobotic vehicle, extendable mast, RTK GPS, gas sensor, software

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