Remote-controlled unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) have proven
very useful in military applications, but several industry
studies show that they can also be applied to civil security. A
good example of these tools is the GroundBot, produced by a
Swedish company. Able to roll in the mud, in sand, snow and even
float on water, this particular robot has a spherical shape and
has a couple of cameras that allow the remote operator to see
everything that is happening around in 3D. Remotely controlled
or programmed through an indipendent system, based on GPS
technology, GroundBot can be equipped with cameras that allow a
360 degrees and night vision (IR), microphones and speakers, as
well as sensors for the detection of radioactivity, gases,
moisture, fire, heat, smoke, biological materials, explosives or
drugs. GroundBot has all its sensors and cameras well protected
inside the sphere sealed to prevent sand, mud, gas and water
from entering. This makes it particularly suitable to detect gas
leaks. Also resistant to