SAFFiR/THOR Prototype Lower Body - Flat Terrain Walking
Published on Sep 20, 2013
Demonstration of the lower body of SAFFiR / THOR walking on flat terrain.
SAFFir is derived from DARPA's THOR: Tactical Hazardous Operations Robot.
Firefighting SAFFiR android to begin testing - This is REAL Genius
Published on Apr 3, 2014
The US Navy is set to start field trials with the SAFFiR firefighting android, a humanoid robot built to put out fires on board ships. The robot has been under development for years by various universities and other bodies, and if successful, could revolutionise firefighting in years to come.
Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot - SAFFiR
Published on Feb 4, 2015
Sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), SAFFiR is a two-legged, or bipedal, humanoid robot designed to help researchers evaluated unmanned systems to support Sailors with damage control aboard naval vessels.
Robot firefighter puts out its first blaze
Published on Feb 5, 2015
Designed for putting out flames in the cramped quarters of a ship, the SAFFiR robot has had its first successful test
Full story: "Robot firefighter puts out its first blaze"
by Hal Hodson
February 5, 2015
Navy’s new human-like robot could replace firefighters
Published on Feb 5, 2015
Human sailors are proving to be pass? at the US Navy's Tech Expo in Washington, DC. Unmanned vehicles, robotics and high-powered weapons are on display, showing the future of warfare.
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"Navy’s new human-like robot could replace firefighters"
February 5, 2015
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