Video: Robot dog delivers pulse-powered firefighting for safer emergency operations
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A four-legged robot that fights fires so humans don't have to. That's the pitch from DEEP Robotics, a Chinese company that has unveiled a quadruped "robot dog" capable of suppressing flames in environments too dangerous for human crews.
The machine uses pulse-based technology, firing targeted bursts rather than continuous streams of water, reducing both water waste and collateral damage. Operators control it remotely from a safe distance.
The robot can climb stairs at 45-degree angles, navigate slippery or uneven terrain, and operate in complete darkness using a fusion of LiDAR, infrared, and depth cameras.
It's part of a broader firefighting system that also includes water cannon robots projecting foam up to 60 meters, drone integration, and real-time 3D mapping for coordinated emergency response.
As robotics competition heats up in China, DEEP Robotics is betting that the most dangerous jobs may soon belong to machines.
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