Remotely Controlled Firefighting Robot with ESP32-CAM Module

Abstract

Firefighting is one of the most dangerous professions due to its unsafe and constantly changing environment. Firefighters may be required to operate under conditions with an elevated level of uncertainty and must make time-critical decisions using insufficient information. Firefighting robots are specialized robots that are designed to assist with firefighting and rescue operations. These robots can be used to enter hazardous environments that may be too dangerous for human firefighters, such as buildings that are on fire or have collapsed. In this study, we propose a prototype for a remotely controlled firefighting robot that is equipped with a water pump. The robot uses Wi-Fi based ESP32-CAM module that will assist the firefighting and rescue operations by providing a video streaming from the fire environment. This will help the operator to make the correct decisions and movements to perform the firefighting task effectively. In addition, the camera module will provide the operator with updated information on the environmental conditions and will help search for trapped people.