Romania to purchase 40 intervention vehicles equipped with robots
<p>Romania’s General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) has launched a tender for a contract worth RON 342 million (EUR 68.7 million) to purchase up to 40 intervention vehicles.</p>
<p>The vehicles are equipped with intervention robots designed to carry out specific missions in areas affected by potential industrial disasters, including in the industrial sector, according to <a href="https://economedia.ro/igsu-cumpara-40-de-autospeciale-cu-roboti-care-sa-intervina-in-caz-de-dezastru-inclusiv-de-natura-nucleara-contract-de-340-milioane-lei.html">Economedia</a>.</p>
<p>IGSU says that the vehicles are necessary given the geo-climatic context that could, in an extreme situation, lead to a disaster in major industrial hubs. In such a scenario, which could also involve contamination or the risk of a major explosion rendering human rescuers' presence impossible, only robots could carry out rescue missions.</p>
<p>The vehicles will be remotely operated via a command console and coordinated with other fire-suppression vehicles using water or foam. They must be able to operate on all types of terrain and in all seasons.</p>
<p>Additionally, they will be equipped with various IT systems, sensors, special batteries, software, and lighting equipment. </p>
<p>The contract is divided into four sub-contracts, with delivery dates set at 12 months. The acquisition is financed with European funds.</p>
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<p><em>(Photo source: IGSU on Facebook)</em></p>