Fire Rescue Robotics

Quadruped Robot Fire Rescue Solutions

Deploy robotic systems into hazardous environments for reconnaissance, situational awareness and fire response—helping teams reduce personnel exposure in the highest-risk areas.

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Mission capabilities
Reconnaissance Fire response Remote situational awareness
Unitree quadruped fire rescue robot operating inside a fireground environment

Forward Reconnaissance

Build awareness before responders go deeper.

Deploy quadruped robotic systems ahead of personnel to gather visual and environmental information from complex fireground environments, giving field teams a clearer view of developing conditions from a more remote operating position.

Mission sequence
Remote Entry Environmental Reconnaissance Live Situational Awareness

Intelligent Reconnaissance

Configure sensing around the mission.

Depending on the fire rescue configuration, the quadruped platform can integrate visual, thermal, environmental and communications equipment for remote incident reconnaissance.

Reconnaissance equipment

Mission equipment varies by selected fire rescue configuration.

01

360° Panoramic Camera

Provides wide-area visual awareness around the robot for remote observation of the surrounding fireground.

02

Bi-Spectrum PTZ

Combines visible-light and thermal observation in a remotely directed pan-tilt-zoom payload for incident reconnaissance.

03

Gas Sensor

Supports remote collection of environmental gas information when the corresponding sensing payload is configured.

04

Ad-hoc Network

Supports field transmission of mission information between the robotic system, operators and response teams.

Modular design

One quadruped platform. Configure mission equipment around the incident.

Exact payload availability and specifications depend on the selected Unitree fire rescue configuration.

Fireground Mobility

Keep moving when access gets difficult.

Designed for complex terrain and steep access routes, the quadruped platform can continue through stairways and obstacles that are common in emergency-response environments.

Unitree B2 fire rescue quadruped robot climbing an industrial fire stairway

Maximum forward step

40 CM

Maximum forward-facing stair ascent and descent height.

Fire stair capability

Stable

Supports stable, balanced traversal on fire stairs.

Access matters

Fire response rarely happens on flat ground. Mobility extends robotic reconnaissance deeper into complex structures.

Smart Fire Rescue Process

From first entry to continued monitoring.

Quadruped robotics can support multiple stages of an emergency response mission—from forward reconnaissance and scene assessment to configured response tasks and post-incident monitoring.

01

Deploy

Position the robotic system at the incident and prepare the required mission configuration for forward operation.

Rapid response

02

Recon

Move into the operational area to collect visual, thermal and environmental information using the configured sensor payloads.

Forward reconnaissance

03

Assess

Transmit field information back to operators and command teams to support a clearer understanding of developing conditions.

Situational awareness

04

Respond

Use the selected mission configuration to support response activities such as reconnaissance, fire-source location or active suppression.

Mission support

05

Monitor

Continue observing fireground conditions after the primary response to support follow-up assessment and watch for changes.

Continued observation

Mission framework

One robotic platform can support multiple stages of the incident. The exact workflow depends on mission configuration and operational requirements.

Available sensing, communications and response capabilities vary by selected Unitree fire rescue configuration.

Fire Suppression

Put suppression capability closer to the hazard.

The Unitree fire rescue water-cannon configuration combines high-flow suppression with quadruped mobility, supporting water or foam delivery from a remotely operated robotic platform.

Water flow

40 L/S

High-flow delivery from the fire rescue water-cannon configuration.

Firing range

60 M

Published maximum firing range of the fire rescue cannon.

Pitch range

5°–85°

Published pitch range with body-compensated cannon angle.

Suppression media

Water / Foam

Designed for operation with either water or foam.

Supporting systems

  • Body-Compensated Aiming

    Cannon-angle compensation supports the published 5°–85° pitch operating range.

  • Rapid Self-Dewatering

    Unitree specifies self-dewatering completed within 1 second.

  • Drencher System

    Water-based cooling supports continued operation in high-temperature fireground environments.

Robotic suppression

Bring suppression capability closer to the incident. Quadruped mobility, remote operation and a dedicated fire-cannon configuration work as one system.

Command & Visualization

See more of the incident from a remote position.

Fire rescue robotics connects forward reconnaissance with field operators and command teams, transmitting visual information and supporting a clearer understanding of the incident environment.

Visualization platform

Connect field information with operators and command teams.

01

Long-Distance Video Transmission

Transmit video from the forward robotic system to operators for remote observation of developing fireground conditions.

02

Environment Visualization

Use information returned from the incident area to help recreate and understand the operating environment.

03

Industrial-Grade Remote Control

Field configurations can include an industrial-grade screen-equipped controller for remote robotic operation.

04

Decision Support

Provide visualized field information that can support rescue teams and command personnel during incident assessment.

Human + robot

The robot goes forward. Operators keep the information and control closer to the command position.

Control, communications and visualization capabilities vary by selected Unitree fire rescue configuration and deployment architecture.

Mission Configurations

One platform. Different roles at the incident.

Configure the quadruped around the operational objective—from forward reconnaissance to active suppression and forest-fire response.

Unitree fire rescue quadruped configured for reconnaissance
01 Intelligence

Reconnaissance

See, sense and communicate.

Configure panoramic imaging, bi-spectrum observation, environmental sensing and communications to extend situational awareness into complex incident environments.

Mission role Forward intelligence
02 Suppression

Water Cannon

Bring active suppression forward.

Combine quadruped mobility with a remotely operated fire-cannon system for water or foam delivery closer to the incident.

Mission role Active suppression
03 Wildland

Air Blower

High-speed airflow for forest-fire response.

Use high-speed airflow to act on flames and carry away heat in forest-fire environments, providing another robotic response option for wildland operations.

Mission role Forest-fire control

Configure by mission

Start with the incident requirement. Then configure the robotic platform around the sensing, suppression and response role.

Fire rescue configurations and payload availability vary by market, deployment requirements and selected system configuration.

Configurable Mission Payloads

Build the payload around the mission.

The B2 platform can combine perception, computing and project-specific mission equipment to support different emergency-response requirements.

Unitree B2 industrial quadruped robot with perception hardware
Unitree B2 3D mapping and environmental perception visualization
Spatial perception

LiDAR and perception systems can support mapping and environmental understanding in complex spaces.

Mission capability layers

Standard B2 platform capabilities and project-specific fire rescue payloads are identified separately below.

01 Current B2 platform

3D Mapping & Spatial Awareness

B2 perception configurations can combine 3D LiDAR, depth cameras and optical cameras to support mapping and environmental perception.

02 Project-dependent

Remote Manipulation

Specialized projects may require manipulation equipment for remote interaction with objects or the incident environment. Integration requires configuration review.

03 Mission-dependent

Rescue Support

The quadruped platform can be configured around transport and support requirements, including carrying mission equipment or rescue supplies.

04 Reference solution

Specialized Emergency Payloads

Reference fire rescue solutions include additional positioning, manipulation and emergency-response payload concepts that require project-level confirmation.

Platform perception

3D LiDAR Depth Cameras Optical Cameras

Reference solution payloads

GPS 3D Laser Scanner Mechanical Arm Fire Extinguisher High-Pressure Tank

Configure by requirement

Start with the task—not the accessory list. Sensing, communications and mission equipment should be selected around the operating environment and response objective.

Reference solution payloads shown above should not be interpreted as standard equipment or confirmed SpeedyDrone inventory. Final compatibility, availability and integration require project-level confirmation.

Deployment Scenarios

Built for environments where access becomes the problem.

Fire rescue quadrupeds can be configured around different incident environments—from dense built spaces to damaged infrastructure and difficult remote terrain.

Built Environments

Fire / Industrial / Restricted Access

Unitree fire rescue quadruped robot deployed near firefighting vehicles
01 Built environment

Urban Fire Rescue

Support forward reconnaissance and remote observation inside buildings, commercial complexes and restricted-access areas where smoke, heat and structural complexity can limit visibility and movement.

Typical role / Reconnaissance & situational awareness

02 Application scenario

Industrial & Chemical Facilities

Configurable imaging, thermal observation and environmental sensing can support remote reconnaissance in industrial environments where direct personnel exposure may need to be reduced during initial assessment.

Typical role / Remote sensing & incident assessment

Complex Terrain

Disaster / Debris / Remote Access

Unitree B2 industrial quadruped robot traversing complex terrain and obstacles
03 Disaster response

Earthquake & Geological Disaster Response

Extend robotic reconnaissance across debris, damaged access routes and irregular terrain while configured perception systems help operators understand complex incident spaces.

Typical role / Terrain access & remote reconnaissance

04 Application scenario

Mountain & Remote Terrain Rescue

Quadruped mobility can support reconnaissance and configured mission-payload transport in remote environments where steep, irregular or difficult access increases the physical burden on response teams.

Typical role / Access, reconnaissance & mission support

Scenario-led configuration

The environment defines the mission. Mobility, sensing, communications and response payloads should be configured around the incident—not treated as one fixed package.

Application scenarios describe potential mission use. Final system configuration, payload compatibility and deployment requirements should be confirmed for each project.

Real Deployments

From formal deployment to live-fire exercises.

Beyond published specifications, Unitree has documented B2 quadruped systems in formal firefighting deployment and realistic emergency-response exercises.

Qingdao Fire Department

Official Deployment · Qingdao, China

Officially deployed

2 × B2

Two B2 quadruped robots were officially added to Qingdao's firefighting and rescue team.

Published deployment configuration

  • 01 360° Camera
  • 02 Dual-Light Platform
  • 03 Self-Network
  • 04 Gas Sensor
  • 05 Industrial-Grade Remote Controller

Additional Verified Field Exercises

Unitree Published Cases

02

Field Exercise

Forest Fire Emergency Drill

Fire rescue quadrupeds were used for fire inspection and fire-source location, with water-cannon capability supporting the response. Robots were also used for post-incident monitoring to observe fireground conditions and watch for reignition.

Reconnaissance Fire-Source Location Suppression Post-Fire Monitoring

03

Live-Fire Exercise

Large Commercial Complex

A reconnaissance B2 was used in a simulated commercial-complex fire to conduct multi-level environmental reconnaissance and support coordination with command decision-making.

Multi-Level Reconnaissance Environmental Sensing Command Coordination

Field evidence

The platform has moved beyond controlled product demonstrations. Published cases now include formal firefighting deployment, forest-fire exercises and complex built-environment response drills.

Plan Your Fire Rescue System

Start with the mission. Configure the system around it.

Tell SpeedyDrone about the operating environment, response objective and required capabilities. Our team can help review the B2 platform, sensing, communications, payload requirements and current configuration options for your project.

Discuss a Fire Rescue Configuration View Unitree B2
01

Mission Planning

Define the incident environment, operational objective, access challenges and required robotic role.

02

System Configuration

Review the robot platform, sensing, communications and mission-payload requirements around the intended deployment.

03

Canadian Support

Work with a Toronto-based team for robotics purchasing guidance, configuration discussion and Canada-wide support.

SpeedyDrone Canada

Toronto Showroom · Canada-Wide Support