Mfarhanonline Social Media News: The Navy will soon have fire-fighting humanoid robots aboard its military vessels. Navy ship fires are all too common, with or without military battles. The SAFFiR, or Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot, will help fight fires — which will in turn increase safety and reduce excessive ship repair costs due to fire damage. The robot looks similar to a human, and will be able to keep balance on a rocky sea, control fire suppression gear, climb ladders and interact with humans. The bot will be able to find fires and throw propelled extinguishing agent technology (PEAT) grenades to extinguish them while walking through the ship. SAFFiR’s arms are also being constructed so the bot can carry and use fire hoses and fire extinguishers when needed. SEE ALSO: Scientists Train Robots to Better Understand Humans VIDEO SAFFiR was created by scientists at the University of Virginia Tech, University of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. The bot has an advanced sensor suit with a built-in stereo IR camera and gas sensor to help SAFFiR navigate through smoke, water vapor and fire. The bot is battery powered and can fight a fire for up to 30 minutes, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory said. In September 2013, SAFFiR will be tested on board of the ex-USS Shadwell, a fire test ship. If SAFFiR performs well, the Navy will have new companions while navigating the high seas. Watch the video above to get a look at SAFFiR for yourself. Photo courtesy of iStock , JSABBOTT . More About: navy , Robot , Video Social Media reviews series maintain by Mayya
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