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ArticleFrontiers in robotics and AI2026

Underground mine rescue robotic systems: insights into human-robot information exchange.

Roya Bakzadeh, Rana Alhaj-Bedar, Sarah Wilson, Vasileios Androulakis, Hassan Khaniani, Sihua Shao, Mostafa Hassanalian, Pedram Roghanchi

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Article in Frontiers in robotics and AI, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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8 authors.

Roya BakzadehDepartment of Mining Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States.
Rana Alhaj-BedarDepartment of STEM Education, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States.
Sarah WilsonDepartment of Experiential Engineering Education, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ, United States.
Vasileios AndroulakisDepartment of Mineral Engineering, New Mexico Tech, Socorro, NM, United States.
Hassan KhanianiPetroleum Recovery Research Center, New Mexico Tech, Socorro, NM, United States.
Sihua ShaoDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO, United States.
Mostafa HassanalianDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, New Mexico Tech, Socorro, NM, United States.
Pedram RoghanchiDepartment of Mining Engineering, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States.

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NIOSH CDC HHS U60 OH012351
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mine emergencies demand rapid and informed decision-making under extreme conditions, often placing personnel in life-threatening situations. Robotic assistance offers the potential to reduce unnecessary human exposure during such operations. This study examines the specific informational needs and communication preferences of mine rescue personnel for designing robotic systems for underground emergency response. A semi-structured interview was developed and conducted with ten mine rescue personnel and subject matter experts (SMEs). Responses were analyzed using thematic analysis and compared with established cognitive models to derive key design recommendations. Drawing on both field experience and hypothetical rescue scenarios, participants provided insights into key functional aspects of robotic systems, including mapping and navigation, gas detection and environmental monitoring, communication capabilities, system reliability, control, and the robot's specific roles during operations. The qualitative data was transcribed and analyzed to identify recurring themes and critical user guidelines. The findings revealed insights into the informational and interface recommendations of rescue teams, particularly the need for real-time situational data and customizable human-robot interfaces tailored to emergency scenarios. These results expose key deficiencies in the current human-robot interaction systems and offer actionable guidance for designing robotic technologies that better align with the operational needs of experienced responders. The outcomes of this study can serve as practical guidelines for developing effective interfaces to support underground mine rescue missions.

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human factorsmine search and rescue robotssemi-structured interviewsthematic analysisunderground mine emergenciesuser-centered design

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PMID41755889
PMCPMC12932144

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