{"id":11982,"date":"2025-08-06T21:16:18","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=11982"},"modified":"2025-08-06T21:16:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T12:16:18","slug":"unitree-b2-robodog-fights-fires-with-water-cannon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=11982","title":{"rendered":"Unitree B2 robodog fights fires with water cannon"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Unitree has launched a modified model of its B2 quadruped<\/a> geared toward placing out fires. Capable of host numerous use-specific modules, the robodog hauls a robust water cannon high-flow and might function in excessive environments.<\/p>\n

Although quadruped robots can tackle inspection, mapping and surveillance duties, they will additionally scout harmful environments in order that people do not should. Such is the case with the fireplace rescue bots from Unitree, which will be geared up with surveillance modules to supply stay video feeds to distant firefighters, permitting them to evaluate a state of affairs earlier than stepping into.<\/p>\n

Different modules mounted to its again can embrace a robotic arm, LiDAR sensors, comms tools and a water cannon with a variety of as much as 60 m (almost 200 ft) and a excessive circulate charge of 40 liters per second. The hose is hooked up to the rear whereas the enterprise finish will be angled as much as 85 levels to go well with the fire-quenching want. The system can use water or foam, and the quadruped can mechanically uncouple the hose and doubtlessly transfer on to different duties with out lacking a beat.<\/p>\n

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The hose module has a excessive circulate charge of 40 liters per second and a variety of 60 meters<\/figcaption>

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This module additionally features a sprinkler system that is not designed to place out fires, however to maintain the robotic itself cool when throughout will not be. Meaning the quadruped is dust- and waterproof, whereas composite steel supplies for the physique additionally contribute to its excessive surroundings readiness.<\/p>\n

Another module worthy of point out is an air-blower unit “to extinguish forest fires safely by slicing the connection between flames and combustibles.”<\/p>\n

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The fireplace rescue quadruped’s joints have been improved to sort out 45-degree stairs and step heights of as much as 40 cm<\/figcaption>

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Unitree has additionally boosted joint efficiency over a regular B2 by 170%, giving the robodog additional climbing energy for tackling obstacles as excessive as 40 cm (15 in) and stairs with a 45-degree slant. And eventually, the fireplace rescue bot advantages from a hot-swap battery system for prolonged use within the discipline with out compromising waterproofing.<\/p>\n

A lot of drills and demos have already taken place to show the robodog’s fire-fighting mettle, and a pair not too long ago joined the Qingdao Firefighting and Rescue Assist Workforce in an official capability. Items are actually obtainable on the market, although we have no phrase on pricing. The video under has extra.<\/p>\n

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