By Justin Mays:
Robotics and
automation have proved to be helpful to humans, saving lives and helping detect
diseases. Konyaalti beach now has a remote-controlled unmanned robot that has
saved ten people from drowning this summer.
Due to this unmanned
lifeguard, tourists and locals have become more relaxed when visiting the
world-famous beach. A lot has shown appreciation for this locally produced
robot.
Mr. Mehmet Sahin,
Operation Manager for Antalya Metropolitan Konyaalti, indicated that many
summer vacationers have been impressed by the prompt intervention in drowning
cases, reported the Daily Sabah.
A regular beach
visitor, Ali Akin, suffered a cramp while swimming and was recently saved by
this life-saving robot. "The lifeguards' team were meticulous. I had a
cramp in my feet, and when they noticed, they immediately sent a lifeguard
robot. I got to the shore comfortably. Here we can swim safely," he said.
In 2020 a
17-month-year-old hound was a member of the 55-sound crew monitoring this 7km
beach. Known for sensing danger, the canine lifeguard got famous for its rapid
response.
On the beach in
Venencia, a 14-year-old boy was recently saved by a drone that dropped him on a
life jacket. The life jacket was able to keep the boy afloat until a physical
lifeguard team arrived moments later. This shows how much technology is helping
save human lives.
