Automatic Fire Extinguishing Robot

Background History

As the robotics continues rapid growth in all industries, their use to extinguish fires emerges as a feasible option. Even in the age where technology has impacted almost every profession, firefighting continues to be one of the most dangerous jobs. On a daily basis, they risk their lives to save the lives of others. Robots could solve this problem and limit the number of deaths from fires.

How It Works

The usage of the robot depends on its application.

Autonomous - Numerous sensors check for certain atmospheric factors like smoke and temperature. One a certain threshold is reached, the robot is deployed to fight the fire using either water or a carbon dioxide nitrogen blend (used in typical fire extinguishers).

Human-deployed - A human (typically a firefighter) deploys the robot in a situation where either the scene is unsafe for human entrance, or where extra assistance is required. These robots cost less as they require fewer sensors than the autonomous fire extinguishing robot.

Impacts/Future Growth

As fires become more dangerous due to the increased popularity of dangerous flammable material like natural gas, the solution of robotic fire extinguishers becomes more viable. The recent growth of the robotics industry means that the technology is not far from wide-spread use. 

Pros

• Autonomous robots able to sense fire without human interaction
• Human-deployed able to assist firefighters in dangerous situations

Cons

• Sensors and other features of robot result in a large cost
• Technology if not fully developed yet

Works Cited

Rastogi, Neha. “Automatic Fire Extinguishing Robot Without Manual Control.” Autonomous Fire Extinguisher Robot | EngineersGarage, 22 Aug. 2017, www.engineersgarage.com/contribution/automatic-fire-extinguishing-robot-without-manual-control.

Richardson, Robert, et al. “Automated Fire Fighting Robot.” School of Engineering, 2013, engineering.tcnj.edu/2013/02/26/automated-fire-fighting-robot/.

Sampath, Swetha. “Automatic Fire Extinguisher Robot.” IEEE Conference Publication, 26 Nov. 2011, ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6145964.

Multimedia

https://www.elprocus.com/projects-on-fire-fighting-robotic-vehicle/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP9XPk00sIE

https://www.engineersgarage.com/contribution/automatic-fire-extinguishing-robot-without-manual-control