Rise of the Firefighting Robots: A Solution to Hong Kong's Infernos

Wang, Meng

Faculty of Construction and Environment

Department of Building Environment and Energy Engineering

Disastrous fire accidents continue to occur in Hong Kong, from the 1996 Garley Building fire to the 2016 Ngau Tau Kok mini-storage fire. Firefighters are left facing an unpredictable hazard. The application of robots in firefighting and rescue can not only reduce the situation of firefighters injured, but also help to improve the efficiency of firefighting and rescue. Smart firefighting robots developed by Wang Meng, using artificial intelligence technology and a variety of sensors, are able to realize autonomous operations when detecting and extinguishing fires, solving the shortcomings of existing remote-controlled robots. They can protect the lives of firefighters and the public and increase the efficiency of firefighting.

Adaptability and Flexibility

Research and Information Literacy

Networking and Collaboration

Resourcefulness and Adaptability to New Contexts

Continuous Improvement and Learning from Mistakes

Grantee, PolyU Microfund Scheme

Grantee, HKSTP Ideation Program

Innovation Award, PolyU Digital Future Challenge

Incubatee, HKSTP Incubation Program

Incubatee, PolyU Innohub Incubation Discount Challenge

1st Runner-up, Shanghai Postdoctoral Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

Winner, The 9th China International College Students' 'Internet+' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition Hong Kong Region

2024-01

PhD

Postgraduate

Fire extinction

Robotics

Artificial intelligence

Fire -- Data processing

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English

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