Rescue Robot for disaster recovery in hazardous environments

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Forth, based in the UK, has developed the rescue robot for Sellafield nuclear site in Cumbria. The robot is built on a 1.6 tonne JCB compact excavator platform, specially adapted to withstand conditions in hazardous environments, and fitted with robotics systems and wireless technology as well as specialist cameras and lights. The robot has the ability to tow a trailer with a fitted hopper that can disperse a bund of sand to contain any type of spillage. It also has an affixative spraying system and a large grapple hook for various tasks. A mobile command and control centre, fitted with live video streaming capability, will be towed to within a 150-metre radius of the rescue zone. The rescue robot will be deployed and will be able to be safely and remotely operated throughout its mission.