How a four-legged robot is helping make firefighters' jobs safer

B2 is taking on the heat with advanced mobility, suppression tools, and real-time reconnaissance.
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Unitree B2 robot putting out fire
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The Unitree B2 robot is now being adapted for fire rescue operations. In this video we break down the robot’s mobility, firefighting tools, and how it's being used in real-world emergency scenarios. The video also highlights its role in reconnaissance and post-fire monitoring.

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