HEAT Robotics

HEAT Robotics, an engineering student design team of IEEE UBCO Student Branch that conducts research and development on robotic applications in wildfires. Our team is made up of students from multiple disciplines that are passionate about utilizing robotics to solve global problems in innovative ways. Our flagship product EMBR (Ember Mitigation Bot Responder) is an autonomous robotic system designed to address the critical challenge of managing and extinguishing residual embers post-wildfire. EMBR leverages advanced sensing technologies and AI-driven analysis to navigate through affected terrains, accurately detect hidden hotspots, and efficiently execute extinguishing protocols. This innovative approach not only enhances firefighting efforts but also significantly reduces the risk of re-ignition, contributing to safer, more effective wildfire recovery operations.