Innovating Mine Action: Safer, Smarter, Faster
CISR
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(Relief Web) The global landmine crisis affects over 60 countries, claiming lives and hindering recovery long after conflicts end. Humanitarian mine action is both a moral obligation and a technical challenge requiring innovative solutions. Advances in technology like drones, AI, robotics, and magnetic resonance are transforming demining efforts, making operations safer and more efficient. Non-technical survey approaches leveraging drones and satellite imagery improve risk assessment and reduce unnecessary clearance costs.
Mechanical assets like Robocut and heavy-duty machines are critical for clearing dense vegetation, rubble, and tripwires, especially in rural and urban environments. These innovations not only accelerate clearance but also enhance safety, offering hope to affected communities. Urban recovery initiatives further utilize recycled rubble for rebuilding essential infrastructure, fostering resilience in conflict-impacted areas.
