When an expansive warehouse in Quakenbrück caught fire on January 15, 2020, a special new addition to the local fire department was able to make quite the first impression. Equipped with drones, which helped coordinate the mission from the outside, and, more importantly, a special new firefighting robot, the fire department ultimately got the blaze under control. Incidentally, the robot in question - the "Alpha Rover Rescue" - completed what was its maiden callout on home turf, as it was developed by local company Alpha Robotics.
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The "Alpha Rover Rescue" was specifically designed to minimize human intervention in immediate hazard areas, thus offering long-term protection for rescue teams during high-risk reconnaissance, security and firefighting missions. Depending on the scenario in question, the Rover can be equipped with a variety of tools, including a water cannon, an infrared camera or a power puller.
What's more, there is also a specially developed vehicle to help get the Rover to where it's needed as quickly as possible. This also functions as a high-tech command center that can be used to control both the coordination drones and the "Alpha Rover Rescue" at a safe distance from the danger zone. The manufacturer sees this innovative solution as nothing short of a UGV that looks certain to set new standards when it comes to advanced mobility, communication range, capabilities and performance.
