A detection robot developed under the leadership of TU Graz can “sniff out” hazardous substances and support high-risk fire service operations as a remote-controlled advance guard. A recent study shows how fire services can bring the high-tech helper into the team.
In emergencies, emergency services have to recognize hazardous substances quickly—often under conditions that endanger their own safety. In the event of a chemical accident in an industrial building, firefighters wearing special protective suits, which are difficult to put on, must enter the immediate danger zone to take measurements for an initial assessment of the situation. This costs valuable time and can be extremely dangerous for emergency responders.
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