Unmanned Firefighting Robots Donated to Korea National Fire Agency

25 Feb Unmanned Firefighting Robots Donated to Korea National Fire Agency

(Oilandgaspress) – Hyundai Motor Group is continuing in its efforts to protect the public and firefighters through the donation of four Unmanned Firefighting Robots designed for high-risk environments to South Korea’s National Fire Agency.

A donation ceremony for the remote fire suppression robots was held on February 24 at the National 119 Rescue Headquarters in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
The Unmanned Firefighting Robot was developed in collaboration with the Korea National Fire Agency and is based on Hyundai Rotem’s electrified, multi-purpose unmanned vehicle, the HR-Sherpa. Equipped with remote driving capabilities, the HR Sherpa can be fitted with a wide range of mission specific equipment depending on operational needs.

Key features and functions of the Unmanned Firefighting Robot include:
• Water Cannon: Mounted on the vehicle’s front, the nozzle allows for both direct and spray-type water control to effectively respond to various fire patterns
• Self-Spraying System: Continuously sprays coolant from nozzles surrounding the robot, forming a water curtain around its exterior. This system protects the vehicle body from flames and allows it to maintain a temperature of 50-60°C in environments reaching up to 800°C
• Vision-Enhancing Camera: An infrared sensor-based camera on the front of the robot ensures excellent object detection through flames and smoke, helping to identify a fire’s point of origin or individuals that need rescuing
• Remote Operation: A remote operator receives real-time video from the unit’s vision-enhancing camera via a wireless connection, allowing for full control of the robot’s driving and firefighting functions
• All-Terrain Mobility: The robot is equipped with special high-temperature-resistant tires and a six-wheel independent drive in-wheel motor system, allowing for smooth operation on difficult terrain amongst fire debris and obstacles

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