Korean company shows off new fire-fighting robot to Lafayette Fire Dept.
Posted: Feb 22, 2012 9:55 PM EDT | Updated: Nov 5, 2014 6:41 PM EDT
LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Soon, Indiana firefighters may be able stay out of burning buildings -- thanks to a high-tech helper!
The Korean company DRB Fatec showed off its new fire-fighting robot to the Lafayette Fire Department.
The remote-controlled machine can take a hose into a burning structure, and even find victims, using infrared technology!
The cost of the robot is still up for debate, but it will likely be more than $10,000!