Modern practical application and research on teleoperated excavators control, feedback and perception issues in post disaster recovery operation

This paper discusses the modern practical application and research on teleoperated excavators and related issues regarding the use of such system in high risk and dangerous post disaster recovery operation. We describe the issues of teleoperated excavator system, with respect to control strategy, feedback displays, perception, latency, master-slave technology and sustainability. Practical application in Japan for post disaster recovery operation and various research developments in unmanned and teleoperated construction system are also presented. The recent development in various disasters in Malaysia should enlighten the public and the government on the future direction in the advanced technology for disaster risk reduction and post disaster management in the country.