A study on Quadruped Firefighting Robot Tactics for Supporting Life Search and Fire Suppression Activities at Firefighting Sites

This study was conducted as part of a project ofby the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy to develop sensor and robot technologies for firefighting. isstudyIt aims to evaluate and enhance the operational capabilities of the Unitree Go2 Pro Quadruped Orobot in various firefighting scenarios. Despite its limitations in disaster response, the robot was tested to determinerive an effective firefighting strategyies. The kfindings revealed that the robot's performance on stairs and slopes was insufficient for field deployment; however, the critical requirements for firefighting robots were identified. The inclusion of follower mode and of the robot obstacle-jumping acapabilities emerged as essential for developing comprehensive tactics. Impact resistance was successfully verified through physical tests, whereas heat and fire resistance could only be assessed through simulations. Communication analysis underscoresd the necessity of voice broadcasting and shighlighted limitations in detecting glass walls and smoke. Furthermore, The significant signal degradation ofthethrough walls semphasized the need for improvements in future developments.