Robots that served in Afghanistan by remotely detonating explosives are now repurposed as "firebots" in London. These machines can safely get much closer to the source of the fire than human firefighters, which is particularly useful for gas fires.
The robots, manufactured by QinetiQ, went into service in London yesterday. Link -via Unique Daily
The three robots are the Talon, a small, manoeuvrable machine with thermal-image cameras; the Black Max, which is similar to a quad bike and has a high-pressure hose, and the Brokk 90, which is a heavy-duty digger that removes debris.
The robots, manufactured by QinetiQ, went into service in London yesterday. Link -via Unique Daily
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LOL ted!
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They run on commission; for every two people they save, they get to eat one.
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Ironic that a fireman might feel put out by these robots.
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