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Search & Rescue Robotics — Finding Life in the Rubble
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Search & Rescue Robotics — Finding Life in the Rubble
As per studies, when there is a natural or man-made disaster such as an earthquake, building destruction happens. The survival rate tells a devastating story:
[1] Survival rate statistics sourced from USAR collapse research studies
Trace-Q develops compact, tethered search-and-rescue robots designed to enter collapsed structures before human responders — mapping the environment, detecting hazardous gases, and locating survivors through sensor fusion.
Our mission is to close the gap between collapse and rescue. By giving USAR teams real-time intelligence from inside the rubble in the critical first hours, we help them work faster, safer, and smarter — so more people come out alive.
Born at Corvinus University of Budapest, Trace-Q is built by engineers and disaster-response researchers who believe the technology to save lives shouldn't cost millions — it should be accessible, reliable, and field-ready.
Operational in under 5 minutes from arrival at scene
Robot enters first — humans stay out of harm's way
No RF interference — hardwired CAT6 connection for zero signal loss
Fraction of the cost of large USAR robots — accessible to every team
The Trace-Q ground unit is a compact, tracked robot designed specifically for post-collapse urban search and rescue. It navigates through confined void spaces inside collapsed structures, delivering real-time video, environmental data, and survivor detection to rescue teams on the surface.
Its tethered design eliminates the risk of signal loss deep inside rubble — where wireless systems fail. Power and data travel through a single ruggedized CAT6 cable, giving operators an unbroken lifeline to the robot at all times.
Dual continuous-track drivetrain provides maximum traction over broken concrete, rebar, glass, and uneven debris surfaces. Low centre of gravity prevents tipping in unstable terrain.
MOBILITYOnboard compute handles video streaming, sensor data aggregation, motor control signals, and communication over Ethernet — all in a compact, low-power form factor.
PROCESSINGDual-channel regenerative motor driver enables precise differential steering, smooth speed control, and independent track operation for tight-radius turns inside confined spaces.
MOTOR CONTROLDetects ammonia, benzene, carbon monoxide, and other hazardous gases — alerting operators to toxic or explosive atmospheres before human entry. Critical for responder safety.
ENVIRONMENTALLive video feed with integrated illumination allows operators to visually inspect void spaces, identify survivors, and assess structural conditions in total darkness.
VISIONRuggedized Ethernet cable provides power delivery and high-bandwidth data simultaneously. Zero latency, zero signal dropout — unlike wireless systems that fail in dense rubble.
COMMUNICATIONNavigates through tight gaps, rubble piles, and collapsed structural voids that are too dangerous or too small for human rescuers. The tracked platform climbs over debris up to moderate height obstacles.
Streams real-time video with LED illumination to the operator station on the surface. Rescue teams can visually confirm survivor locations, assess structural integrity, and plan extraction routes before committing personnel.
The MQ-135 sensor continuously monitors air quality inside the collapse zone, detecting carbon monoxide, ammonia, benzene, and combustible gases. Operators receive immediate alerts if conditions are unsafe for human entry.
Before any rescuer enters a collapsed structure, Trace-Q provides a complete environmental picture — visual conditions, atmospheric safety, and terrain passability — enabling informed go/no-go decisions that protect lives.
Unlike wireless systems that lose signal through metres of concrete and rebar, the CAT6 tether ensures an unbroken data link at all times. Power and data travel through a single cable — the robot never goes dark.
Designed to be unboxed and operational within minutes. No complex setup, no spectrum licensing, no drone airspace clearance. Plug in the tether, power on, and deploy. Built for the urgency of real disaster response.
Whether you're a USAR team, civil protection agency, defence organization, or investor — we'd like to hear from you.