The invention relates to an unmanned air-cushion land mine detection vehicle developed for the defense industry.
The vehicle uses a detector integrated into an arm mechanism to perform a circular scanning motion to detect underground land mines. GPS-based positioning system records location data and transmits it to a remote display. A marker (e.g., paint roller) attached to the detector arm visibly marks the location of the mine in the field. With its fan and propeller systems, the vehicle can hover and move above the ground, while slip sensors maintain stability on inclined terrain. It can operate both as a remotely controlled unmanned vehicle and as a programmable autonomous system. This solution reduces field personnel risk while making mine detection faster, safer, and more cost-effective.