MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641009449 A) filed by Mr. Ajithkumar S; Mr. Thiyagarajan S; Mr. Vinoth M; and Mr. Ramanathan S, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Jan. 29, for 'system and method for modular borewell rescue robot with camera guidance and rope stabilization.'
Inventor(s) include Mr. Ajithkumar S; Mr. Thiyagarajan S; Mr. Vinoth M; and Mr. Ramanathan S.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 13, under issue no. 07/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention a borewell rescue robot system provides rapid and cost-effective rescue of victims trapped in narrow borewells. The system includes a compact modular frame configured to descend into borewells of small diameter, a controlled descent and lifting mechanism using a tether and geared DC motor drive, a camera with optional illumination for real-time monitoring, and sensor modules for precise positioning. A microcontroller-based controller coordinates sensor acquisition and motor actuation and communicates with a surface operator through a wireless module such as Bluetooth for remote command and monitoring. A rescue mechanism comprising a robotic arm and/or harness interface is configured to secure the victim safely, after which controlled lifting extracts the victim. Preferred safety features include rope-based stabilization to reduce swinging, a fail-safe holding brake to prevent unintended descent, and optional air-quality sensing for oxygen-deficiency awareness. The modular architecture enables quick deployment and maintenance in emergency borewell rescue operations."
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