Finding trapped people faster
Handheld through-wall detection radar lets rescuers scan through rock fall, rubble and walls to find people who can’t be seen or reached, without digging blind. 

Unlike conventional visual tools and metal detectors, these specialised rescue systems transmit low-frequency radar pulses capable of penetrating opaque, non-metallic barriers such as drywall, wood, brick, and concrete.

 

Where it can be used

• Trapped miners: locating miners after roof falls or blocked tunnels, so rescuers know where to dig or drill.
• Earthquakes: finding survivors buried beneath collapsed structures and debris.
• Building collapses: scanning through rubble to detect signs of life.
• Other emergencies: landslides, explosions and structural failures.

 

How it works

• Radar pulses pass through debris and reflect back from what’s behind it
• The system can detect tiny movements, such as breathing, that indicate a person may be present
• Rescuers get an approximate direction and distance to focus their efforts
• It’s portable, so a responder can scan quickly in confined or unstable areas

 

Illustrative AI-generated image of this rescue scenario.