{"id":2650,"date":"2015-02-13T09:45:16","date_gmt":"2015-02-13T09:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/revoscience.com\/en\/?p=2650"},"modified":"2015-02-13T10:01:16","modified_gmt":"2015-02-13T10:01:16","slug":"us-navy-disclose-a-firefighting-humanoid-robot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.revoscience.com\/en\/us-navy-disclose-a-firefighting-humanoid-robot\/","title":{"rendered":"US Navy disclosed a firefighting Humanoid Robot"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"download<\/a>Scientists\u00a0disclosed the two-legged humanoid robot at the Naval Future Force Science & Technology Expo, with a successful demonstration challenging\u00a0to find a cooler way to put out a fire. Although the robot has only demonstrated its abilities in a controlled environment, scientists\u00a0<\/span>visualize a future where human-robot hybrid teams work together as first responders when flames rise at sea.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

About SAFFiR<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The walking fire extinguisher goes by the utilitarian name Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot(SAFFiR). SAFFiR was designed to limit sailors\u2019 exposure to smoke and flames in ships\u2019 tight confines, keeping them\u2026 safer (although, technically, researchers pronounce the name like \u201csapphire\u201d).<\/span><\/p>\n

And, as a man-sized hunk of metal and software, it can do things that humans cannot. SAFFiR is loaded with onboard sensors such as infrared stereovision and laser light detectors, which enable it to find its target through thick smoke.\u00a0SAFFiR stands 5 feet 10 inches and weighs 143 pounds.<\/span> It can also walk, open doors and handle the fire hose. It\u2019s also good on its feet: SAFFiR\u2019s whole-body momentum control system ensures he stays upright and functional, even atop rough terrain.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to firefighting, SAFFiR would have other duties such as scanning the ship for leaks and identifying malfunctioning equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBy taking on these time-consuming tasks, SAFFiR could free up sailors for jobs that more fully take advantage of their training and technical skill sets,\u201d Thomas McKenna, program manager for human-robot interaction and cognitive neuroscience at the Office of Naval Research, said.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a series of experiments conducted in November on a decommissioned naval vessel, SAFFiR identified overheated equipment with its thermal imaging skills, and also extinguished a small fire with a hose \u2014 the first bipedal robot to accomplish this task (in a jumpsuit no less).<\/span><\/p>\n

Making SAFFiR Better<\/span><\/h4>\n

Since this is a long-term research project, SAFFiR won\u2019t be sliding down the fire pole any time soon. First and foremost, the robot is\u00a0neither fireproof nor is it waterproof<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 both are kind of important. SAFFiR is also pretty slow and still operates while tethered to control equipment. Scientists plan to continue improving the robot\u2019s speed, intelligence, communication capabilities, battery life and, of course, work on that whole fireproofing detail.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even with improved intelligence, SAFFiR would still take its orders from a sailor. Although SAFFiR won\u2019t completely replace the need for human intervention during a fire, a robot, rather than a human, would step into the danger zone first, ensuring more sailors return home safely after a voyage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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