Just 50 centimeters long, equipped with 12 motors and several sensors, it goes on a mission because a building is on fire and quickly detects if anyone is injured. Firefighters monitor, advance and rescue the victim.
It can be used when a building collapses or if it is contaminated with chemicals or toxic substances. Furthermore, he can also enter the space much more easily, inspect it and provide information to the firefighters.
The version is not yet ready for real fire conditions, but the robot dog could be crucial in the first moments after arriving at the scene.
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