It is said that over 3,000 Americans die in fires annually. From this number, around 80 of these are firefighters. It goes without saying that firefighting will always be one of the most dangerous professions one could have. To try and make the job a little safer, scientists are exploring the idea of robots helping us fight fires. Soon, humanity might see gadgets as small as a tiny wagon and large vehicles similar to military tanks extinguishing fires. Devices like these capable of entering hot buildings and passing through toxic smoke could mean a lot for our dear firefighters.
Of course, these robots would not fully replace human firefighters, but it reduces the risk of losing human lives, says New York University assistant professor Giuseppe Loianno.
Check out the article over at Scientific American to learn more about this ongoing development.
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