Thermite fire-fighting robot removes firefighters from harm's way

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Howe and Howe Technologies of Waterboro, Maine, has unveiled the firefighter of tomorrow called the Thermite RS1-T2. Based on technology developed for the U.S. Army, this squat little modular robot on tank treads is a small, powerful fire fighting machine that provides crews with a means for remote reconnaissance and fighting fires in hazardous areas safely... Continue Reading Thermite fire-fighting robot removes firefighters from harm's way

Section: Robotics

Tags: Firefighting, Modular, Reconnaissance, Remote Control, Robotic, Robots

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