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This paper addresses the critical issue of landmine clearance by proposing a robotic solution for safe and efficient detection and marking. Traditional methods, often involving manual detection or mine-sniffing dogs, endanger human lives. This research proposes a landmine detection and marking robot, remotely controlled from a safe distance via wireless technology. The robot employs a suite of sensors to identify and pinpoint the precise location of buried landmines. Metal detectors are a primary tool, but the design can incorporate additional sensors like ground penetrating radar or thermal imaging for improved accuracy across various mine types. The robot's navigation system is crucial. A four-wheeled, high-mobility suspension system allows the robot to traverse uneven terrain often found in minefields. This ensures thorough exploration and minimizes the risk of human deminers needing to access hazardous areas. Beyond detection, the robot will be equipped with a unique landmine marking system. This system could involve paint markers, flags, or even data transmission to a central control station for digital mapping of mine locations. This real-time data would be invaluable for both demining efforts and future land use planning. Creating a fully functional prototype that has these features is the ultimate objective. The prototype will utilize GPS for autonomous movement, allowing the operator to define search patterns and minimize manual control. This level of autonomy further reduces human exposure to danger zones.