Firefighting robots are emerging as increasingly important tools for improving firefighter safety and enhancing emergency response capabilities in hazardous environments. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the development, key technologies, and recent advances in firefighting robotics, covering robotic platforms, intelligent sensing, autonomous navigation, artificial intelligence, and practical applications. It systematically examines the technological challenges and solutions associated with deploying robots in complex fire and rescue scenarios, while offering insights into future trends in intelligent firefighting systems. This book serves as a valuable reference for researchers, engineers, and students in robotics, fire safety, and emergency management who are interested in the development and application of advanced firefighting technologies.

Nan Hu's research interests include fire safety engineering, firefighting robotics, intelligent emergency response, and building fire prevention and control. Her research focuses on the integration of robotics and intelligent technologies for fire detection, firefighting, search and rescue, and emergency response in complex environments.