Intelligent autonomous systems to guide fire prevention and extinguishing
The Tekniker technology centre contributes to the development of innovative technologies for forest management
Every summer, forest fires pose a major threat to natural ecosystems, biodiversity and citizens. The increasing incidence of these extreme weather events due to factors such as global warming highlights the need to develop new innovative solutions to help and support emergency services in the prevention, extinction and reforestation of areas at risk.
In this context, the Tekniker technology centre is participating in the GAIA project with the aim of revolutionising fire management in natural environments through innovative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence.
Tekniker‘s first line of action in prevention is focused on developing technologies that enable the estimation and evaluation of potential risk, optimise available resources and support decision-making to minimise danger and hinder its spread.
The second area of action, within the framework of prevention and extinction, is the implementation of technological solutions that help to combat fires when they occur. Of particular note is the development of an artificial intelligence system for the navigation of autonomous vehicles in forest environments. AI models, specifically optimised to run at the edge, allow information to be processed locally, reducing dependence on connectivity and optimising the energy and battery consumption of the robots that integrate them. This capability is essential in scenarios where communication infrastructure is limited or non-existent.
