A Safety-Oriented Multi-Functional Borewell Rescue Framework with a Stable Lifting Mechanism

B. Neeraja; K. Vasanth; Raja Kumari Chilukuri; T. Nagalaxmi; E. Chandrasekhar; P. Udith Chandra Prasad; B. Bhavya Sree

doi:10.48084/etasr.17624

Authors

B. Neeraja Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6398-7998
K. Vasanth Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India
Raja Kumari Chilukuri Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering &Technology, India
T. Nagalaxmi Stanley College of Engineering and Technology for Women, India
E. Chandrasekhar Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India
P. Udith Chandra Prasad Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India
B. Bhavya Sree Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology, Hyderabad, India

Volume: 16 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 35700-35708 | June 2026 | https://doi.org/10.48084/etasr.17624

Received: 18 January 2026 | Revised: 18 March 2026 | Accepted: 28 March 2026 | Online: 4 May 2026

Corresponding author: B. Neeraja

Abstract

Open borewells pose severe safety hazards due to their deep and narrow structure, making rescue operations challenging and time-sensitive. The rescuer faces difficulties due to the restricted location, low oxygen levels, and limited visibility, putting both the rescuer and the victim in peril. Therefore, the development and implementation of effective borewell rescue systems are crucial for improving safety measures and emergency response strategies. This study presents a novel borewell rescue system incorporating a multifunctional framework comprising air quality monitoring, a ventilation system, a robotic arm, and a support mechanism. The air quality monitoring system, equipped with sensors, a camera, and a communication device, assesses environmental conditions, enabling real-time interaction with the victim. Based on the collected data from sensors and cameras, a specially designed support mechanism is deployed, expanding upon reaching the victim's position to create a stable platform, preventing further descent, and minimizing injury risks. A robotic arm then carefully lifts the victim in a controlled manner, minimizing sudden movements and reducing injury risk. Additionally, a ventilation mechanism supplies fresh oxygen through narrow tubes, ensuring adequate air circulation. By incorporating automation, real-time analytics, and IoT-based monitoring, the measured values of gases, humidity, and temperature at various depths indicate that as the depth of the borewell increases, the concentration of harmful gases rises. To address these challenges, the system supplies oxygen to the victim through narrow tubes, ensuring their survival until rescue is completed. These features make the system more effective and reliable compared to conventional rescue methods.

Keywords:

borewell rescue system, Air quality monitoring, robotic arm, IoT, real-time monitoring, data visualization

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