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Robotic System for Fire Fighting in Tunnels

Laura Celentano, Bruno Siciliano and Luigi Villani
Dipartimento di Informatica e Sistemistica
Universit`a degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Via Claudio 21, 80125 Napoli, Italy

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Abstract—

The problem of safety in tunnels is considered,
with particular concern to the vulnerability to fire. The important
role that robotics may play for fire fighting and preventing
is outlined and a robotic system, purposely designed for
tunnels, is presented. The system can be installed in most of
the existing tunnels without requiring significant modifications
of the existing infrastructures. Moreover, it may guarantee a
rapid and selective intervention in case of accidents in both
road and railways tunnels. The main features of the system are
illustrated and some details about the mechanical structure
are provided. The results of the dimensioning procedure of
the robot actuators and of the energy supply are also given,
which confirm the feasibility of the robotic system.