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On: Apr 22, 08
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OLE Insect Firefighter


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OLE Insect Firefighter
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OLE Insect Firefighter
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The OLE robot is a product of the industrial-design studio at the University of Magdeburg-Stendal in Germany. The OLE, which is autonomous and is guided by GPS, intelligent feelers, infrared and heat sensors, is equipped with tanks of water and powdered fire-extinguishing agents.

The armor of this ladybug robot is fireproof and it runs on wheels that are in contact with the ground and are better suited for detecting heat.


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Forest-fire experts are open to OLE, though many believe that it would be a better scout than firefighter. Forest fires in Europe burn approximately 1.25 million acres every year. At that rate, an effective force of fire-controlling robots starts to sound attractive at nearly any price. (popsci)

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Needed for: Oil Refineries, Gas refining, LNG Centers, Oil Fields, Av Fuel Depots, Airline Fuel Centers, Fire Depts, Hi rise Projects, Wilderness Fire fighting. Much in demand, esp So CA Fire Season.

By: rocketranger on Apr 22, 08   0 Trends   2,582 Comments
Favorited by Jeremy Gutsche on Apr 23, 08

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