The FMBOT 4800 is a high-output, tracked firefighting and reconnaissance robot designed to deliver water or foam from a safe stand-off distance in hazardous industrial environments.
The platform combines HD video surveillance with an integrated Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) to support situational awareness and heat-source identification in low visibility and smoke, subject to standard operational risk assessment and communications conditions.
Key Features
Technical data
| Parameter | Specification |
| Explosion protection marking | Exd [ib] IIB T4 Gb |
| Overall dimensions (L × W × H) | 1780 × 900 × 1300 mm |
| Weight | ≤ 720 kg |
| Drive system | Electric, 2 × 3000 W |
| Undercarriage & traction | All-terrain high-strength crawler (all-metal internal skeleton); traction force 5800 N |
| Mobility | Max speed up to 7.5 km/h; obstacle crossing 260 mm; roll angle 35°; climbing ability 40°; turning diameter 1900 mm |
| Control modes | Wireless remote control + gesture control + following control |
| Endurance | Continuous running 3 h; working hours 50 h |
| Communications | Digital-data HD transmission (MESH; OFDM/MIMO); point-to-point / ad hoc network; multi-robot control; range up to 1.5 km (conditions dependent) |
| Protection | Ingress protection IP65; wading depth 400 mm |
| Lighting | 20 W (adjustable) |
| Lifting mast | Multi-stage lift; lifting distance 650 mm |
| Obstacle avoidance | Millimetre-wave radar obstacle avoidance; max distance 5 m; channel detection |
| Recognition functions | Speech recognition + binocular recognition + flame recognition; flame/smoke identification |
| Cameras | 360° HD panoramic camera + HD zoom camera (30×); integrated Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC) for heat-source detection |
| Audio | Bidirectional audio transmission; microphone-array sound-source localisation |
| Fire monitor | Water or foam; 10 bar (1.0 MPa); jet/fog (continuously adjustable); max flow 4,800 l/min (80 l/s); range ≥ 85 m; rotation: H −45° to +45° / V 0° to −85°; 3 inlets; remote pan/tilt with presets/oscillation |
| Remote control terminal | 360 × 245 × 70 mm; 3.5 kg; 10″ high-brightness LCD; operating time 7.5 h; Windows 10 |
| Optional detection & transport | Multi-gas detector (optional) 11–12 gases (sensor set dependent); lifting-platform environmental detection (optional); trailer (1 robot) / transport vehicle (up to 4 robots) |
Primary Applications
Industrial firefighting support (outdoor & indoor, subject to risk assessment) • Petrochemical sites, refineries and fuel depots • Oil & gas tank farms and pipelines • Chemical plants and process facilities • Warehouses, logistics yards and external storage areas • Exposure protection and defensive cooling • Remote reconnaissance + suppression coordination on large incidents • Multi-robot large-area operations
Compliance & Certification
Explosion protection marking: Exd [ib] IIB T4 Gb.
Ingress protection: IP65.
Product-Market Insight
Positioned for European industrial and municipal rescue services seeking risk-reduced suppression and better situational awareness, the FMBOT 4800 combines a high-flow monitor with TIC-enabled reconnaissance and reliable tracked mobility. It is a strong fit for sites where access is restricted, hazards are elevated, and commanders need real-time video/thermal insight to deploy crews and water/foam more effectively.
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