Hyundai Motor Group donates unmanned firefighting robots to Korea National Fire Agency

Hyundai Motor Group donated four unmanned firefighting robots to South Korea’s National Fire Agency, with two already in use by special rescue units and two more set for provincial delivery; the machines are based on Hyundai Rotem’s HR‑Sherpa and include remote water‑suppression and vision systems.

Hyundai Motor Group donated four unmanned firefighting robots to South Korea’s National Fire Agency at a ceremony on February 24 at the National 119 Rescue Headquarters in Namyangju. The robots are intended for high‑risk environments and to support firefighters by carrying out initial suppression and search tasks where access is limited. They were developed in collaboration with the Korea National Fire Agency and are based on Hyundai Rotem’s electrified HR‑Sherpa unmanned vehicle. Executive Chair Euisun Chung said the Group will continue to provide technologies and support to help ensure firefighters can operate in a safer environment. Key details: - Four unmanned firefighting robots were donated and presented at the February 24 ceremony in Namyangju. - Two units are already deployed and reported to be in use in live operations at the Capital and Yeongnam 119 Special Rescue Units. - Two additional robots will be delivered to the Gyeonggi Provincial Fire Headquarters (Hwaseong) and the Chungnam Provincial Fire Headquarters. - The systems are based on the HR‑Sherpa platform and use remote‑driving capability with modular, mission‑specific equipment. - Reported features include a water cannon, a self‑spraying system, a vision‑enhancing camera, and remote‑control operation. - From June, Hyundai Motor Group will provide supplies to the nation’s first National Fire Hospital to support treatment and rehabilitation of injured firefighters. Summary: The donation is intended to let robotic systems handle initial suppression and searches in environments that are hard for people to access, reducing exposure for firefighters. Planned actions include delivery of the two remaining robots to provincial headquarters and the start of supply deliveries to the National Fire Hospital from June.