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    Making Sailors 'SAFFiR' - Navy unveils Firefighting Robot prototype at Naval Tech EXPO [Image 4 of 8]

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    A multi-rotor drone (octocopter) is hovering low inside a narrow, dimly lit concrete corridor or utility tunnel. A person wearing a cap and holding a remote controller is operating the drone from behind. The environment appears to be an underground or industrial facility with cables, conduits, and utility infrastructure along the walls.

    MOBILE, ALABAMA, UNITED STATES

    11.05.2014

    Photo by John Williams   

    U.S. Navy           

    A student-researcher from Carnegie Mellon University remotely maneuvers a quadrotor micro-air vehicle (MAV) through the narrow hallways of the Naval Research Laboratory's ex-USS Shadwell in Mobile, Ala. In controlled testing, the MAV autonomously flew through a smoke-filled, GPS-denied area to identify a fire's location and transmit data back to the research team. The Office of Naval Research is sponsoring studies to test MAV capabilities to provide firefighters with information about smoke thickness, fire location and structural damage within the confines of a ship. (U.S. Navy photo by John F. Williams/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.05.2014
    Date Posted: 02.04.2015 15:54
    Photo ID: 1751752
    VIRIN: 141105-N-PO203-327
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 3.17 MB
    Location: MOBILE, ALABAMA, US
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    A group of people are gathered in what appears to be a dark industrial or backstage environment. A bald man in a blue sweater stands to the left observing, while several individuals in matching maroon shirts stand near a large figure or robot covered in a dark drape. The setting suggests a technical demonstration, robotics event, or behind-the-scenes staging area.
    The image shows what appears to be an industrial or research facility, possibly a wind tunnel or testing environment. Several people are present, including one individual in a blue uniform with a US flag patch, and others wearing matching dark red/maroon shirts, suggesting a team or organization. A figure in the center is wearing a full black protective suit with a helmet, likely a robot or person in specialized gear being tested or demonstrated.
    Several people are gathered in what appears to be a dimly lit industrial or mechanical space, possibly inside a ship or large facility. A person in a black jacket is operating or standing near a complex camera rig or robotic equipment mounted on a frame. Two other individuals in casual shirts appear to be in conversation or receiving a briefing.
    A multi-rotor drone (octocopter) is hovering low inside a narrow, dimly lit concrete corridor or utility tunnel. A person wearing a cap and holding a remote controller is operating the drone from behind. The environment appears to be an underground or industrial facility with cables, conduits, and utility infrastructure along the walls.
    A large white vessel, appearing to be a decommissioned or stationary naval/research ship, is moored along a marshy shoreline at dusk or dawn. The ship displays lights that reflect on the calm water surface, creating elongated golden streaks. Vegetation has grown around the hull, suggesting the vessel has been stationary for an extended period.
    A group of individuals wearing Virginia Tech College of Engineering shirts are conducting what appears to be a firefighting or fire suppression training exercise inside a ship or industrial compartment. One person in a protective suit is operating a red hose directing a water or suppression agent spray toward a doorway. The environment shows signs of fire damage, including soot and burn marks on the walls and door.
    A humanoid robot with an exposed skeletal frame stands upright in what appears to be an industrial or basement environment. The robot features visible electronic components, wiring, servo motors, and articulated limbs including multi-fingered hands. The setting is dimly lit with concrete walls, ducting, and scattered cables on the floor.
    A male engineer or technician is working with a large humanoid robot in what appears to be an industrial laboratory or testing facility. The bipedal robot, constructed from exposed metal framework with visible blue LED lighting and mechanical components, stands approximately human height and is connected to overhead support cables. The man is actively adjusting or interacting with the robot's upper body while holding cables.

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