Landon
08-02-2015, 12:29 AM
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Firefighting robots for the future? I think so!
The Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO unveiled their first firefighting robot in Washington D.C., Wednesday. Scientists revealed the successful trials conducted upon a decommissioned navy vessel last fall. TThe Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot (SAFFiR) was trialed across uneven floors and used thermal technology to detect overheated equipment; it even went as far as extinguishing small fires with a hose in a series of experiments.
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The robot is a part of Damage Control Technologies for the 21st Century, a program aiming to improve shipboard situations and damage control with new technology. In addition to firefighting robots, scientists are aiming to shoot for robots that can inspect without a human present.
The Navy says that the machine is currently controlled from a console, but they are planning on the robot to handle issues by itself and operate hoses and machinery alone.
You could say that the Navy is no stranger with robots. We've recently seen rail-guns and "star wars" lasers equipped on ships. And it's true! Are robots our future?
Firefighting robots for the future? I think so!
The Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO unveiled their first firefighting robot in Washington D.C., Wednesday. Scientists revealed the successful trials conducted upon a decommissioned navy vessel last fall. TThe Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot (SAFFiR) was trialed across uneven floors and used thermal technology to detect overheated equipment; it even went as far as extinguishing small fires with a hose in a series of experiments.
http://global.fncstatic.com/static/managed/NavyRobot.jpg
The robot is a part of Damage Control Technologies for the 21st Century, a program aiming to improve shipboard situations and damage control with new technology. In addition to firefighting robots, scientists are aiming to shoot for robots that can inspect without a human present.
The Navy says that the machine is currently controlled from a console, but they are planning on the robot to handle issues by itself and operate hoses and machinery alone.
You could say that the Navy is no stranger with robots. We've recently seen rail-guns and "star wars" lasers equipped on ships. And it's true! Are robots our future?