Robotics for Reducing Firefighter Injuries: Now and Potential

摘要

Thomas and Schaenman provide insights into robotic technology already in existence or currently in development that might be useful to the fire service. Robots have the potential to assist urban firefighters with searching and finding victims within a structure, using water to extinguish flames, removing debris and knocking down obstacles, and removing people from hazardous situations. Most of the robots are prototypes and are still in the research and development phase. One cannot know for sure if any particular technology will be useable in the long run, but collectively they demonstrate the potential the technology has to offer. Each prototype is expected to improve with subsequent generations.