Episode 253: Firebot: A Game-Changer in Hazmat Situations with Siddharth Thakur

Episode • Dec 11, 2024 • 8m

Check out this fire-resistant robot that helps firefighters in search and rescue operations:

Hello Smart Firefighting Community!

Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!

In this episode:

How Firebot works
How does Firebot enhance (not replace) firefighters?
The future roadmap for Firebot and its potential commercial release

Hear from Siddharth Thakur - the Founder & CEO of Paradigm Robotics.

Siddharth introduces Firebot, a groundbreaking robot designed to assist firefighters in search and rescue operations. Firebot is fire-resistant, capable of withstanding high temperatures, and equipped with cutting-edge technology, including thermal cameras, optical and radar sensors, and a five-gas detector for hazardous materials (hazmat) situations.

Firebot is intended to enhance the capabilities of firefighters, allowing them to deploy the robot in situations too dangerous or impractical for humans to enter. Siddharth emphasizes that Firebot is meant to support, not replace, human firefighters. Paradigm Robotics is currently testing and refining Firebot, with plans to move towards a commercial release in the future.

So take a listen to hear what he has to share!

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