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Abstract
Ensuring safety in chemical gas industries requires effective monitoring and spontaneous response to hazardous gas leakage. This proposal presents a novel virtual telepresence robot system for increasing safety and surveillance in chemical gas industries. The system focuses on the critical need for rapid and effective hazardous gas leakage detection and response, minimizing human exposure to dangerous environments. This consists of a network of gas sensors connected to an ESP8266 Wi-Fi module, which continuously checks the environment for harmful gases. When a leakage or abnormal gas concentration is detected, the ESP8266 sends an alert message to the operator through Raspberry Pi. This real-time alert message activates the telepresence functionality of the system. An operator who is situated remotely away from the hazardous area, can then take control of a mobile robot equipped with a camera and communication tools to the hazardous area. This operation allows the operator to visually inspect the affected area, thereby evaluates the severity of the leakage, and collect information without entering the dangerous environment. The combination of real-time gas detection and remote robotic navigation system significantly enhances industrial safety protocols. This approach not only improves the speed and efficiency of monitoring but also facilitates risk management by providing operators with timely information to make decisions and take appropriate actions, eventually minimizing the risk of accidents and safeguarding personnel. The proposal outlines the system's architecture, including the sensor network, communication protocols, and robotic platform, and explores its potential effects on industrial safety practices.
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Copyright © 2025 Prof Mohammed Shaffi J. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
