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The Firefighting Robot

The Firefighting Robot. By: Jacob Kemble. What is it?. Name: OLE (Pronounced “oh-luh”) and means (Off-road Loescheinheit) It’s a St. Bernard sized bug Designed by Professor Ulrich Wohlgemuth from Germany. Specifications. Made from fire-resistant ceramic-fiber compounds.

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The Firefighting Robot

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  1. The Firefighting Robot By: Jacob Kemble

  2. What is it? • Name: OLE (Pronounced “oh-luh”) and means (Off-road Loescheinheit) • It’s a St. Bernard sized bug • Designed by Professor Ulrich Wohlgemuth from Germany

  3. Specifications • Made from fire-resistant ceramic-fiber compounds. • Can stand temperatures up to 1850 ̊ F. • The robot is equipped with tanks of water and powdered fire extinguishing agents. Cost: $125,000 – $200,000 Weight: 150-200 lbs.

  4. How does it work? • Stays balled-up until its sensors pick up a fire within a half-mile radius. • Self-guided by GPS, intelligent feelers, infrared and heat sensors. • Has six legs to navigate itself through and around obsticles

  5. Where would it be useful? • Would be most valuable to have in small business stores, factories, or restaurants. • Germany plans to place these bugs in campgrounds in order to prevent wildfires.

  6. Limitations • Many believe it will be a better scout than firefighter. • Cannot leave outside for long periods of time due to battery life. • It is not meant to put out large fires.

  7. Reference • http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2008-03/firefighting-robot

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