The SHERPA project focuses to support search and rescue activities in a real-world hostile environment like the alpine environment. The robots used in this projects consist of a mixed group of ground and aerial robots, who are guided by the “human” rescuer, also called busy genius. The research activity here focuses on how the “busy genius” and the SHERPA robots interact and collaborate with their own features and capabilities toward the achievement of a common goal.

By providing a mix of advanced control and cognitive capabilities which characterizes this system, the rescuer will be supported bye improving his awareness of the rescue scene.