This summer, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the research arm of the Pentagon, is hosting a challenge that seeks to address the limitations of the human response to natural and ...

The unmanned robot can assess the situation, extinguish extreme blazes, and map out rescue routes.

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The notion of a robot ‘smelling’ its way through a complex environment has captured the imagination of scientists for years, ...

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New robotic firefighting vehicles use thermal cameras and water cannons to locate fires and hazards before firefighters step ...

A skilled team of engineers at the University of Washington has invented a system of telerobotics, enabling use for disaster relief efforts. This technology would help people in need more effectively ...

TOKYO — Japan on Wednesday displayed a pair of two-legged humanoid robots that can operate in harsh conditions as the country prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions prepares for the next ...