A robotic water hose that can be used to fight fires has been developed in Japan . Researchers at Tohoku University and Hachinohe University have developed the DragonFireFighter , which was unveiled at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation . It supports itself and moves around using directional jets of water spraying from multiple nozzles at the neck of the hose . Designed for use in tackling fires , it was also demonstrated at the International Fire and Disaster Prevention Exhibition in Tokyo .
A robotic water hose that can be used to fight fires has been developed in Japan. Researchers at Tohoku University and Hachinohe College have developed the DragonFireFighter, which was unveiled at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation. It supports itself and manoeuvres around using directional jets of water spraying from multiple nozzles at the neck of the hose. Designed for use in tackling fires, it was also demonstrated at the International Fire and Disaster Prevention Exhibition in Tokyo.