Korea looks to AI, drones, robots to make firefighting safer
Korea is moving toward a future firefighting system in which drones and robots enter hazardous zones first, artificial intelligence (AI) helps commanders make decisions and more advanced protective gear gives firefighters a better chance of surviving extreme conditions. “Drones and robots will be deployed to collect information on risks at the scene. Once they finish the task, AI will analyze it…
Korea is developing a new firefighting system that will employ drones, robots, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced protective gear to enhance safety. The National Fire Research Institute's head, Kim Yeon-sang, revealed that drones and robots will be used to gather information about risks at the scene before entering hazardous areas.
Once they have completed their task, AI will analyze the data and provide commanders with crucial information, enabling faster and more accurate situational judgments. This change is part of a wider effort to adapt firefighting techniques to more complex emergencies, such as high-rise fires, electric vehicle fires, and large warehouse or logistics-center fires.
The institute is currently working on developing AI-assisted search drones and improved firefighting equipment.
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