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The practical suitability of a mobile assistance robot is to be evaluated in a realistic application scenario. In this project, the assistance robot will be developed and built by DFKI and equipped with appropriate control algorithms. Several consecutive field tests are planned for the evaluation on the THW training grounds in Hoya, followed by evaluation and adaptation phases. Particular emphasis will be placed on the robustness of the developed solutions. To this end, the field tests will be carried out with the involvement of experienced THW emergency services personnel. The success of the project will be measured by the system's ability to maneuver at the THW test site in Hoya. There will be very close cooperation with THW personnel during development.
In the future, the system will support civil protection forces during operations in various damage situations and in rough terrain. Currently, heavy materials and equipment are transported by hand to the scene of an emergency. The equipment required also includes heavy objects such as hydraulic rescue equipment or generators, which can weigh more than 50 kilograms. In future, the robot system developed here will be used to move these materials safely through the area of operation in order to reduce the risk of emergency personnel falling.

However, the findings from the scenario described above can also be transferred to other areas of non-police emergency response. For example, a robotic transport system can also provide support in the field of mountain rescue services, where extensive equipment regularly has to be transported through rough terrain. The approach is also interesting for the mine rescue service, as rough terrain, heavy equipment and strenuous activities (work under respiratory protection) are also part of the regular conditions here.