Robotic Rescue: The Future of Disaster Response

In 1995, Japan faced a devastating earthquake where most victims were trapped under rubble. This led to the creation of the International Rescue System Institute, funded by the Japanese government, to develop robotic rescue technology. The institute aims to have a global robotic rescue team by 2050. Currently, they are in a research phase, developing robots that can crawl, fly, and jump to locate survivors. The project is divided into three phases: developing exploration robots, creating digger robots, and designing robots to carry survivors. Some technologies, like inflatable lifters, are already applicable. While full functionality is years away, some robots are ready for immediate use.

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