MGEN Solutions to Showcase AI Firefighting Robot "ALPHA ROVER" for Major Korean Corporations and Public Institutions

AI-based robotics company MGEN Solutions announced on January 27 that it will conduct an on-site demonstration of its autonomous firefighting robot, "ALPHA ROVER."

This demonstration will target large corporations, public institutions, and major logistics companies. The company plans to publicly showcase the entire process-from automatic fire detection to movement and initial suppression-in a real-world environment.

Recently, warehouse fires in the Seoul metropolitan area and Chungcheong region have escalated into major accidents, highlighting the importance of automation technology to secure the "golden time" immediately after a fire breaks out. In particular, because logistics centers often operate unmanned for extended periods, delays in detection and response after ignition have been repeatedly identified as a cause of recurring damage.

ALPHA ROVER is an autonomous firefighting robot that actively responds immediately after ignition, and is being hailed as a potential game-changer capable of overcoming these limitations.

Generally, firefighting robots are deployed alongside firefighters after a fire has grown to a certain scale, assisting in suppression through remote control. In contrast, ALPHA ROVER uses AI to independently detect signs of fire, immediately moves to the site, and performs initial suppression on its own.

This robot is equipped with multiple sensors, including LiDAR and IP cameras, allowing the AI to analyze video feeds in real time to precisely locate the fire source. It then calculates the fire source coordinates and autonomously controls the optimal spray angle and pressure, independently carrying out initial suppression. MGEN Solutions has filed its own patent for this technology, formalizing its technological competitiveness.

Notably, ALPHA ROVER is designed with an onboard water tank, enabling immediate response without the need for external firefighting equipment or personnel. Its key strength is the ability to directly enter areas that conventional sprinklers cannot reach-such as low or lower-level spaces and equipment blind spots-minimizing fire spread.

MGEN Solutions is already supplying its AI-based fixed automatic spray system "ALPHASHOT" to numerous logistics and manufacturing facilities. With the addition of ALPHA ROVER, the company explains that it will be possible to establish an integrated firefighting system encompassing fire detection, AI decision-making, and unmanned suppression.

A company representative stated, "ALPHA ROVER is not a robot that responds after a fire has grown, but an active firefighting robot that makes its own decisions and moves at the moment of ignition. Through this demonstration, we expect to directly confirm its practical applicability at large logistics and industrial sites."

The representative added, "Based on our patented technology, we will expand on-site validation and supply negotiations, and actively pursue entry into overseas markets in the future."

Meanwhile, according to global market research firm Precedence Research, the global fire protection systems market is expected to reach approximately $171.7 billion (about 247 trillion KRW) by 2034.