This paper provides a review of research on robotics in crises, disasters, and crisis
management, and identifies research gaps and directions for future research. The paper …

During ship emergencies, a reliable and efficient evacuation system is able to guide
passengers to the appropriate muster stations as quickly as possible. The majority of the …

Robots have the potential to save lives in emergency scenarios, but could have an equally
disastrous effect if participants overtrust them. To explore this concept, we performed an …

Even the best robots will eventually make a mistake while performing their tasks. In our past
experiments, we have found that even one mistake can cause a large loss in trust by human …

We propose a new specification language and control synthesis technique for single and
multi-robot high-level tasks; these tasks include timing constraints and reaction to …

The integrated use of building information modeling (BIM) and geographic information
system (GIS) is promising for the development of asset management systems (AMSs) for …

The congregation of crowd undoubtedly constitutes an important risk factor, which may
endanger the safety of the gathered people. The solution reported against this significant …

This study proposes a new model for guiding people in urban settings using multiple robots
that work cooperatively. More specifically, this investigation describes the circumstances in …

Recent research has examined the possibility of using robots to guide evacuees to safe exits
during emergencies. Yet, there are many factors that can impact a person's decision to …

A large number of injuries or deaths may occur when an emergency happens in a crowded
public place. The congestion at exits may slow down the egress rate due to the effect of …