Autonomous Robotic Radiation Patrol

Unitree Go2 quadruped platform operating in a clinical imaging room
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Custom radiation sensing payload integrated with robotic platform
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2D sensor heatmap with the robot measurement route and numbered waypoints
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Radiation Patrol Monitor web interface with floor plan, camera feed, controls, and waypoint results
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Overview

Developed as my final-year research project, this Unitree Go2 prototype explored autonomous radiation patrol for remote, safety-oriented surveys in compact clinical X-ray environments. It combined a custom sensing payload, autonomous waypoint movement, real-time telemetry, and 2D/3D heatmap generation. Testing focused on workflow feasibility, signal integrity, and comparison against clinical-grade dosimetry hardware.

What was developed

  • Integrated a Unitree Go2 quadruped platform with a custom radiation sensing payload.
  • Developed autonomous waypoint patrol using the Unitree Go2 Python SDK.
  • Developed a real-time telemetry workflow between the robot and workstation.
  • Generated 2D and 3D radiation heatmaps for spatial visualisation.
  • Implemented structured Excel / CSV data export for analysis and audit support.
  • Cross-validated sensor readings against clinical-grade dosimetry hardware.
  • Investigated EMI and signal integrity challenges during robotic integration.
  • Designed the system around remote supervision and safety-oriented monitoring.

Validation boundary: this was a final-year research prototype. Prototype testing and dosimetry comparison do not represent clinical deployment, certification, or regulatory validation.

Prototype demonstration

Key technical highlights

  • Unitree Go2 robotic platform
  • Custom radiation sensing payload
  • Python SDK integration
  • Autonomous waypoint patrol
  • Real-time data pipeline
  • 2D / 3D heatmap generation
  • Clinical-grade dosimetry cross-validation
  • EMI troubleshooting
  • Safety-oriented operator workflow

Tools and skills

Python, Unitree Go2 SDK, autonomous waypoint control, radiation sensing, telemetry, data visualisation, 2D/3D heatmaps, Excel/CSV data handling, dosimetry comparison, EMI troubleshooting, and system integration.

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