The Role of Robotics in Disaster Recovery: A Joint White Paper with Verizon - Robotic Assistance Devices

In the immediate aftermath of a disaster, when lives have been lost and tens or even hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, it's hard to fathom the size and scope of the rescue and relief efforts undertaken by federal, state and local authorities along with their various partners in the private sector. Fortunately, advancements in technology, and robotics in particular, as well as connectivity provided by communications companies like Verizon mean that the need for human capital in disaster response scenarios moving forward may be significantly less than it is today. In 2017, Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) participated in Verizon's Operation Converged Response (OCR), joining more than 200 public safety officials and 40 technology partners to take part in simulated disaster response scenarios. RAD showcased its robotic solutions and how they can augment and support first responders in an emergency. Now, RAD has joined forces with Verizon to produce a new white paper, "The Role of Robotics in Disaster Recovery," which can be downloaded here.