Tag: firefighters

Notre-Dame: How drones and a robot called Colossus helped prevent worse damage

The fire that devastated the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral on Monday shocked many around the world. In a bid to prevent even worse damage to the structure, firefighters opted to deploy drones and a robot called Colossus.The post Notre-Dame: How drones and a robot called Colossus helped prevent worse damage appeared first on Digital Trends.

Humanoid firefighting robot will go where it’s not safe for humans to venture

Engineers at IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia have developed Walk-Man, a humanoid emergency responder robot which could be used to assist firefighters. Coming soon to a blaze near you.The post Humanoid firefighting robot will go where it’s not safe for humans to venture appeared first on Digital Trends.

Nokia made a smart, fashionable jacket for first responders

Nokia has been creating unconventional products for years, like that weird touchscreen made of ice from 2010. And now, at

Hobby drones are hampering wildfire air crew in California

Drones — or their owners — are causing problems for air crew tackling the wildfires in California. A Cal Fire spokesperson said the behavior of flying drones in restricted areas was becoming "a trend," and violators will be fined.The post Hobby drones are hampering wildfire air crew in California appeared first on Digital Trends.

Man arrested for flying drone over wildfire, delaying firefighters

Grounding fourteen aircraft battling a massive wildfire, a man in Arizona thought it would be a great idea to operate his drone in a temporary no-fly zone in order to take aerial photos.The post Man arrested for flying drone over wildfire, delaying firefighters appeared first on Digital Trends.