Prototype

The FireShield prototype is an advanced, fully autonomous mobile robot specifically engineered for detecting, monitoring, and suppressing wildfires. Developed through extensive research and rigorous iterative engineering, the prototype is now fully operational, reliable, and field-ready.

• Dimensions: 900 x 600 x 750 mm
   
• Weight: 89.2 kg (fully equipped, including water)
   
• Drive system: 2-wheel differential drive (2WD)
   
• Power system: High-capacity rechargeable battery system (48V DC)
   
• Sensors: thermal imaging camera, GPS, temperature sensors, inertial measurement unit (IMU)
   
• Fire Suppression: High-pressure water delivery system
   
• Navigation: Autonomous AI-driven navigation with SLAM algorithms

The hardware platform integrates robust mechanical construction, precision motors, advanced sensor arrays, and an efficient water delivery system. Controlled by an Arduino Mega for precise sensor and actuator management, the system also leverages a Raspberry Pi for complex data processing, including real-time navigation, sensor fusion, and fire detection using AI-driven algorithms. The technology ensures accurate mapping, GPS provides precise localization, and thermal imaging facilitates rapid detection and targeting of fire outbreaks.

Extensive field tests have validated the robot’s performance across varied terrains and environmental conditions. In testing scenarios, FireShield successfully navigated complex routes, autonomously detected heat sources, and effectively targeted and extinguished simulated fires. Testing demonstrated the robot’s capability to respond rapidly and accurately, with consistent reliability, highlighting its significant advantages over traditional wildfire management methods