Indian Army Inducts 'Bahubali' Firefighting Robots for Soldier Safety

• The Indian Army is integrating 'firefighting robots' into its fleet for modern warfare and disaster management.
• These Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) are designed to combat fierce fires in dangerous zones like ammunition depots, protecting soldiers.
• Operated remotely, the compact robots can penetrate flames, extinguish fires, clear debris, and perform risky missions from a safe distance.
• The robots are indigenously developed by 'Empresa Private Limited' under the 'Innovations for Defence Excellence' (iDEX) program.
• This initiative aligns with 'Viksit Bharat 2047' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', showcasing collaboration between the army and startups.

Why It Matters: Indian Army deploys indigenous firefighting robots to enhance soldier safety and modernize disaster response.