The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is developing a humanoid robot that could fight fires on the next-generation of ships and submarines. The Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot (SAFFiR), announced in March by the NRL, will have enhanced multimodal sensor technology for navigation; a sensor suite with a camera, gas sensor and stero infrared camera for seeing through smoke; an upper body capable of manipulating fire suppressors and throwing extinguisher grenades; a 30-minute battery life for firefighting; the ability to walk in all directions, balance in sea conditions and traverse obstacles; and the ability to understand and respond to human cues and gestures.
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