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B. Tsymbal, E. Rybka, Ye. Holoborodko, Погребняк В. Г., A. Petryshchev. Features of ensuring safe operation of robots for fire extinguishing. P. 129-159.

Features of ensuring safe operation of robots for fire extinguishing

 

Tsymbal Bohdan

National University of Civil Protection of Ukraine

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2317-3428

 

Rybka Evgeniy

National University of Civil Protection of Ukraine

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5396-5151

 

Holoborodko Evgeniy

National University of Civil Protection of Ukraine

https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7915-8058

 

Pohrebniak Volodymyr

National University of Civil Protection of Ukraine

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7735-3408

 

Petryshchev Artem

National University «Zaporizhzhya Polytechnic»

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2631-1723

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52363/2524-0226-2026-43-9

 

Keywords: safe operation, occupational risks, emergency and rescue operations, equipment failures

 

Аnnotation

 

The theoretical and applied aspects of ensuring the safe operation of robotic systems for fire extinguishing in complex, dynamic, and hazardous environments are studied. The relevance of implementing robotic technologies in fire response practice is substantiated, taking into account the need to reduce occupational risks and improve the efficiency of emergency and rescue operations. A generalized analysis of the current state of development of robotic fire extinguishing systems is carried out, which made it possible to determine their main functional capabilities, technical characteristics, and advantages compared to traditional means. It is established that, despite significant technological potential, the use of such systems is accompanied by a number of limitations, including insufficient adaptability to high temperatures and smoke conditions, limited autonomy, instability of communication channels, and difficulties in integration into existing organizational response structures. The study identifies the main hazardous factors and risks associated with the operation of robotic systems, including equipment failures, software malfunctions, sensor inaccuracies, the impact of aggressive environments, as well as the human factor, in particular operator errors under conditions of limited time and increased psycho-emotional stress. A methodology for assessing occupational risks is proposed, based on a systematic approach and involving sequential hazard identification, analysis of conditions of occurrence, determination of the probability of realization and severity of consequences, followed by risk ranking according to the level of criticality. The expediency of applying an integrated approach to ensuring the safe operation of robotic systems is substantiated, combining technical, organizational, and legal measures. It is established that the implementation of the proposed approaches contributes to increasing the efficiency of functioning of robotic systems.

 

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Received by the editorial board: 10.03.2026

Accepted for publication: 13.04.2026

Date of publication (release): 31.05.2026