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Innovative approach to demining
According to the Annual Land Mine Monitor Report published in November 2017*, 8,605 mine/ERW casualties were recorded in 2016, of which at least 2,089 people were killed. 78% of all recorded casualties in 2016 were civilians while children counted for 42% of all casualties where the age known, and women and girls made up 16% where the sex was known; pointing out the importance of safe and timely demining as an essential and indispensable measure to prevent such casualties. Therefore, Team DORA has developed DIMUS, an intelligent mark-up system, which aims at facilitating mine clearance operations while protecting civilians from any potential risks. With the ability to locate its location and position, DIMUS offers time and energy efficiency for operational processes. It also keeps humans and wild animals away from mine clearance areas thanks to its motion sensor-based alarming systems and its visible and noticeable presence.