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Chowdhury published an article on "The Conversation" noting how jurors are seldom allowed to visit crime scenes and the incredible difficulties that befall everyone (judges, lawyers, law enforcement and the jurors themselves) involved when they do. Chowdhury explained that by the time a juror visits
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to produce virtual crime scenes. He explained how virtual crime scenes can be used as a supplement to photographs and videos of crime scenes, allowing for jurors to decide on their own which articles of evidence should be prioritized and given weight. He has noticed the very high prices of the
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Chowdhury believes that investigators can begin to rely on new technology that is specifically designed for crime scene investigation, especially those capable of 3D imaging and virtual reality. Chowdhury discussed how researchers at
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Since the development of the MABMAT is self-funded, Chowdhury and his team only spent 299 pounds (or 374 U.S. dollars) on all parts that were required to build the rover.
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professional. The designer claims that the robot can be the most effective system to record a crime investigation because it can capture a location in 360 degrees in
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are crucial parts of gathering and using evidence but, they do not provide accurate representations of crime scenes due to the subjective nature of these methods.
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that captures photographs and videos, which can be played on any computer. This camera can automatically capture pictures and record videos by itself.
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Information about the MABMAT was revealed in August 2016. As of August 2019, the rover's second version with more advanced features such as
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have provided crime scene investigation data to support the MABMAT project. The system is expected to be tested in police departments.
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stills. The MABMAT has been touted to assist human investigators and members of the jury to reach proper decisions in and out of the
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by trade, had been observing how judges study crime scenes and how new technology was being implemented into crime investigations.
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crime scene animations. The flaws of crime investigation and the improvements of technology led to the creation of the MABMAT.
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would be able to accurately observe crime scenes, and investigators can study footage without traveling to the scene.
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and studies a crime scene, degradation would result in a marked difference in every aspect.
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ultrasonic, motion, and infrared sensors which help the MABMAT navigate crime scene.
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and videos and converting them to virtual crime scene data which can be used with
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which allow user to program and create interactive objects such as the MABMAT
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The team of researchers stated that the design of the MABMAT is inspired by
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A Google Cardboard--a VR headset that is implemented in the MABMAT rover
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Chowdhury described all the parts that were used to create the MABMAT:
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According to Chowdhury, approximately fifty police departments in the
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and map locations in 360 degrees. The robot's main feature is taking
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room detection, and object recognition, is in development.
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off-the-shelf parts such as metal pieces and circuits
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Index

MABMAT (rover)
robotic
imaging system
photographs
crime scenes
360-degree photos
virtual reality
robotics
forensic science
criminal justice
high-definition video
high-resolution
courtroom
jurors
AI
Mehzeb Chowdhury
criminal investigations
Durham University
Barrister-at-Law
Photography
sketching
Staffordshire University
Caroline Sturdy Colls
video game software
HTC Vive
Oculus Rift
PlayStation VR
3D-rendered
United States
United Kingdom

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