Disaster Rescue Robot Passes 72-Hour Extreme Environment Test

The "Iron Cavalry" series of disaster rescue robots developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Shenyang Institute of Automation passed a 72-hour continuous operation test during earthquake simulation drills on Japan's Noto Peninsula. The robot features a hybrid power system (hydrogen fuel cell + lithium battery) and can operate continuously in rubble, mud, and flooded environments. During the drill, Iron Cavalry successfully completed three core tasks: life detection, debris removal, and supply transport. Japan's Fire and Disaster Management Agency has expressed procurement interest, planning to deploy the robots in earthquake-prone emergency response systems.