HUMAN OR HUMANOID developed by today’s most innovative roboticists at companies and places like universities and even NASA around the world While these robots might resemble human beings on the surface their differences are more than skin-deep Many are being designed to have superhuman powers Some can walk through fire Others have the strength and Imagine a future in which human-like machines live among us These robotic people would walk talk and think They might sit beside you in the classroom serve you lunch in the cafeteria or drive the school bus that takes you home each day Amazing and true hubots also known as humanoid robots or androids are being 6
endurance of a storm trooper Then there are those that can instantly read body language or be charming enough to become a star of the stage In this book you will come face to face with some amazing human inspired robots You'll find out about the challenges they were each designed to meet and learn about the superpowers that enable them to take on tasks humans can't Last but not least you'll get a sneak peek at what's ahead for the next generation of human inspired robots
SPLASH NAME SAFFiR Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot TEAM Defender DOMAIN Fire REALM High Seas Special Ops SAFFiR can go where humans can’t tackling shipboard blazes that would be too hazardous for human crew members Its varied sensors including lidar a sensing device that uses laser light and heat sensors let SAFFiR detect sources of fires that may not be apparent to a human crew And while a human firefighter can battle a blaze for 15 minutes or less SAFFiR’s heavy battery packs enough power for 30 minutes of firefighting action SAFFiR would be the ultimate firefighter at sea ensuring the safety of all shipboard personnel Mission To fight fires aboard ships Superpower Flame-Quenching SAFFiR stands approximately the height of a human adult Titanium springs in its legs help give it a human-like walk and excellent balance which allows SAFFiR to remain upright and functional on rough seas as well as to navigate narrow passages stairs and ladders For maximum firefighting punch SAFFiR is made of heat-resistant materials that withstand searing temperatures and blistering radiation Its hands can grip objects such as hoses fire extinguishers ladder frames and doorknobs even in the most challenging conditions Designed to be a team player SAFFiR is capable of responding to hand signals and obeying voice commands SAFFiR will also be able to make independent decisions about how best to meet a preprogrammed objective by using information provided by its sensors For example to protect human team members SAFFiR might choose to throw a fire-extinguishing grenade rather than use its body to block a fiery doorway 8
Specifications Equipped with thermal shielding that resists extreme heat smoke radiation and steam Can wield a fire hose and throw fire-extinguishing grenades Sees through smoke using specialized light-detection technology lidar Moves on two sea legs with superior balance Applications To work as part of a team of sailors and or firefighters at sea To rescue fellow human crew members Status Update Prototype in development at the Office of Naval Research U S Department of Defense United States
