"Tracker" would then be implemented, when it is to dangerous for man or rescue dogs, like for example in nuclear power plants. He mostly works independently, can solve complex tasks in catastrophic scenarios and can produce 3D maps. He needs no remote control and partially decides independently. The practical implementation oft the robot is still music of the future. Up until now the robot has been tested in the lab or presented at competitions.
A basic version of the robot is already in use with the Vienna Fire Department: „The goal is, that he can someday solve all tasks independently – without having to have to control him, for example via a tablet, which is very difficult in debris ", said Prof. Hollick and he added: „In ten years it is maybe so far.“

"Tracker" was developed as part of the LOEWE focus NICER. "Loewe" stands for the "State Offensive for the Development of Scientific and Economic Excellence" and is a success story of Hessian research support.
Since the first LOEWE support program in 2008, 671 Millionen Euro in state funding have gone into supported projects. Wissenschaftsminister Boris Rhein (CDU) posetively took stock without exception of the first nine Loewe years of research support by the state on Wednesday in Wiesbaden and was elated by the  robot "Tracker".

Information about LOEWE

Information about the LOEWE Focus NICER at the TU Darmstadt