Participants:
FireDrone Nest is a mobile, thermally shielded docking station that enables continuous missions for the high-temperature-resistant FireDrone. After each flight, the Nest reconditions the FireDrone to safe operating levels – minimizing downtime and manual intervention. Field validation will take place at industrial sites and a firefighter training center. The project is supported by Innovation Booster Robotics, targeting safer, faster, and more autonomous inspections in extreme environments.
Research Partner :
Empa Laboratory of Sustainability Robotics
The Laboratory of Sustainability Robotics develops novel robotics and AI technologies to measure and modify natural and built environments, driving sustainable outcomes. It is a joint initiative of Empa and EPFL.
Implementation partner:
Holcim (Switzerland) AG
Holcim (Switzerland) AG is one of Switzerland’s leading providers of innovative and sustainable construction solutions in the fields of building construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure. At 58 locations throughout Switzerland, the company produces concrete, gravel, and cement and recycles demolition materials into resource-saving products. Sustainability is at the heart of its business activities: as a pioneer in the development of sustainable solutions, Holcim Switzerland has set itself the goal of producing climate-neutral and fully recyclable building materials by 2050. To achieve this vision, Holcim is focusing on the circular economy and reducing CO2 emissions along the entire value chain.
