In this area, we propose using an active system with a driving force (e.g., robot, ship, crane, etc.) towing multiple passive robots equipped with sensors in order to efficiently survey earthquake disaster areas, volcanic areas, oceanic area or another planet’s surface in a short time. We study how to use part of the driving force to realize steering and controlling those passive robots into a formation for exploration. This realizes a low-cost and efficient wide-area exploration system.
