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US Navy Scientists Reveal Prototype of Firefighting Robot

Scientists sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) revealed a prototype of a robot that is designed to help the US Navy fight fires on battleships and evaluate unmanned systems onboard vessels. The Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot (SAFFiR) is a is a 177 centimeter-tall, two-legged, or bipedal, humanoid robot that can reportedly work doors and fire hoses. Credit: YouTube/US Navy