Seoul, Hyundai Motor Group announced its future plans to develop a firefighting robot to handle electric vehicle fires that occur in underground parking lots. The Korean automotive group announced it will coordinate with the National Fire Agency of the Republic of Korea to develop the firefighting robots by the end of the year and deploy them for real use starting in 2026, Yonhap News Agency reported. Tthe robot is expected to allow remote-controlled fire suppression, providing an effective solution for fires in underground facilities, where it is difficult or dangerous for firefighters to enter, the group said. Hyundai Motor Group expressed its intention to provide firefighting equipment to the government through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy in August. Source: Bahrain News Agency
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