A Critical Review of the Bomb Disposal Robot Arm

Disposing of any explosive materials is an extremely dangerous and risky job. Bomb disposal teams prefer to stay as far away from their work site as humanly possible, preferably only interacting via remote-controlled, expendable robots. Unfortunately, bomb disposal is also an extremely delicate job, and most robots lack the finesse to properly disarm a bomb. With recent technological advancements, robotics is likely to play an increasingly important role in various domains and segments of society, contributing to the improvement of our ability to perform a wide range of tasks efficiently and effectively. The assistive robots, particularly robotic arms, are designed to support/aid individuals in task execution, especially in situations where a person may have difficulty carrying out tasks on his own. In this research, a critical review of the bomb disposal robot arm and the application of the robots in various fields of operation is covered.