Hyundai Motor Group Donates Unmanned Firefighting Robots to Korea National Fire Agency for Safeguarding Firefighters

• Hyundai Motor Group partners with the Korea National Fire Agency to build a safer society through Unmanned Firefighting Robot development
• During the donation ceremony, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung highlighted, "Hyundai Motor Group will continue to provide the technologies and support needed to ensure that firefighters can carry out their missions in a safer environment."
• Based on Hyundai Rotem's HR-Sherpa multi-purpose unmanned vehicle, the robot is equipped with key features for remote fire suppression, including a water cannon, self-spraying system, vision-enhancing camera, and remote-control operation
• Two units already deployed for live operations at the Capital and Yeongnam 119 Special Rescue Units; two additional robots will be delivered to the Gyeonggi and Chungnam Provincial Fire Headquarters
• Firefighting robots will carry out initial fire suppression and search missions in environments that are inaccessible to firefighters
• From June, the Group will also provide supplies to the nation's first National Fire Hospital to support the treatment and rehabilitation of injured firefighters

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is continuing its efforts to protect the public and firefighters through the donation of four Unmanned Firefighting Robots designed for high-risk environments to South Korea's National Fire Agency.

A donation ceremony for the remote fire suppression robots was held on February 24 at the National 119 Rescue Headquarters in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

The event was attended by key figures including, Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group; Sung Kim, President and Head of Strategic Planning Division of Hyundai Motor Group; Yongbae Lee, President and CEO of Hyundai Rotem Company; Seung-ryong Kim, Acting Commissioner of the Korea National Fire Agency; and Jin-ho Lee, Director of the Policy Coordination of the Korea National Fire Agency.

"Firefighters who rush into danger without hesitation to save lives remind us of the values our society must uphold. In partnership with the Korea National Fire Agency, we developed the Unmanned Firefighting Robot to help realize the very value of 'safety' that firefighters have long protected. The Unmanned Firefighting Robots that we are donating embody Hyundai Motor Group's core technologies and represent a new form of mobility built on our shared goal of 'technology that saves lives.' We hope they will serve as reliable teammates, entering dangerous scenes ahead of others to safeguard the firefighters' safety. When the National Fire Hospital opens this June, we will support firefighters' swift recovery by donating vehicles and rehabilitation equipment. Hyundai Motor Group will continue to provide the technologies and support needed to ensure that firefighters can carry out their missions in a safer environment." – Euisun Chung, Executive Chair, Hyundai Motor Group

"This initiative marks the first step in a paradigm shift that will redefine disaster response. We will continue to actively introduce advanced technology to the field through innovative collaboration with the private sector, including Hyundai Motor Group, a global mobility leader." – Seung-ryong Kim, Acting Commissioner of the Korea National Fire Agency.

How Does the Unmanned Firefighting Robot Assist Firefighters in High-Risk Environments?

The Unmanned Firefighting Robot was developed in collaboration with the Korea National Fire Agency and is based on Hyundai Rotem's electrified, multi-purpose unmanned vehicle, the HR-Sherpa. Equipped with remote‑driving capabilities, the HR‑Sherpa can be fitted with a wide range of mission‑specific equipment depending on operational needs.

Key features and functions of the Unmanned Firefighting Robot include:

• Water Cannon: Mounted on the vehicle's front, the nozzle allows for both direct and spray-type water control to effectively respond to various fire patterns
• Self-Spraying System: Continuously sprays coolant from nozzles surrounding the robot, forming a water curtain around its exterior. This system protects the vehicle body from flames and allows it to maintain a temperature of 50-60°C in environments reaching up to 800°C
• Vision-Enhancing Camera: An infrared sensor-based camera on the front of the robot ensures excellent object detection through flames and smoke, helping to identify a fire's point of origin or individuals that need rescuing
• Remote Operation: A remote operator receives real-time video from the unit's vision-enhancing camera via a wireless connection, allowing for full control of the robot's driving and firefighting functions
• All-Terrain Mobility: The robot is equipped with special high-temperature-resistant tires and a six-wheel independent drive in-wheel motor system, allowing for smooth operation on difficult terrain amongst fire debris and obstacles

At the request of the Korea National Fire Agency, two Unmanned Firefighting Robots were deployed to the 119 Special Rescue Units in the Capital and Yeongnam regions and are already in use in live fire operations. Two additional robots will be delivered to the Gyeonggi Provincial Fire Headquarters (Hwaseong) and Chungnam Provincial Fire Headquarters.

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Newsroom

• Hyundai Motor Group partners with the Korea National Fire Agency to build a safer society through Unmanned Firefighting Robot development
• During the donation ceremony, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung highlighted, "Hyundai Motor Group will continue to provide the technologies and support needed to ensure that firefighters can carry out their missions in a safer environment."
• Based on Hyundai Rotem's HR-Sherpa multi-purpose unmanned vehicle, the robot is equipped with key features for remote fire suppression, including a water cannon, self-spraying system, vision-enhancing camera, and remote-control operation
• Two units already deployed for live operations at the Capital and Yeongnam 119 Special Rescue Units; two additional robots will be delivered to the Gyeonggi and Chungnam Provincial Fire Headquarters
• Firefighting robots will carry out initial fire suppression and search missions in environments that are inaccessible to firefighters
• From June, the Group will also provide supplies to the nation's first National Fire Hospital to support the treatment and rehabilitation of injured firefighters

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is continuing its efforts to protect the public and firefighters through the donation of four Unmanned Firefighting Robots designed for high-risk environments to South Korea's National Fire Agency.

A donation ceremony for the remote fire suppression robots was held on February 24 at the National 119 Rescue Headquarters in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.

The event was attended by key figures including, Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group; Sung Kim, President and Head of Strategic Planning Division of Hyundai Motor Group; Yongbae Lee, President and CEO of Hyundai Rotem Company; Seung-ryong Kim, Acting Commissioner of the Korea National Fire Agency; and Jin-ho Lee, Director of the Policy Coordination of the Korea National Fire Agency.

"Firefighters who rush into danger without hesitation to save lives remind us of the values our society must uphold. In partnership with the Korea National Fire Agency, we developed the Unmanned Firefighting Robot to help realize the very value of 'safety' that firefighters have long protected. The Unmanned Firefighting Robots that we are donating embody Hyundai Motor Group's core technologies and represent a new form of mobility built on our shared goal of 'technology that saves lives.' We hope they will serve as reliable teammates, entering dangerous scenes ahead of others to safeguard the firefighters' safety. When the National Fire Hospital opens this June, we will support firefighters' swift recovery by donating vehicles and rehabilitation equipment. Hyundai Motor Group will continue to provide the technologies and support needed to ensure that firefighters can carry out their missions in a safer environment." – Euisun Chung, Executive Chair, Hyundai Motor Group

"This initiative marks the first step in a paradigm shift that will redefine disaster response. We will continue to actively introduce advanced technology to the field through innovative collaboration with the private sector, including Hyundai Motor Group, a global mobility leader." – Seung-ryong Kim, Acting Commissioner of the Korea National Fire Agency.

How Does the Unmanned Firefighting Robot Assist Firefighters in High-Risk Environments?

The Unmanned Firefighting Robot was developed in collaboration with the Korea National Fire Agency and is based on Hyundai Rotem's electrified, multi-purpose unmanned vehicle, the HR-Sherpa. Equipped with remote‑driving capabilities, the HR‑Sherpa can be fitted with a wide range of mission‑specific equipment depending on operational needs.

Key features and functions of the Unmanned Firefighting Robot include:

• Water Cannon: Mounted on the vehicle's front, the nozzle allows for both direct and spray-type water control to effectively respond to various fire patterns
• Self-Spraying System: Continuously sprays coolant from nozzles surrounding the robot, forming a water curtain around its exterior. This system protects the vehicle body from flames and allows it to maintain a temperature of 50-60°C in environments reaching up to 800°C
• Vision-Enhancing Camera: An infrared sensor-based camera on the front of the robot ensures excellent object detection through flames and smoke, helping to identify a fire's point of origin or individuals that need rescuing
• Remote Operation: A remote operator receives real-time video from the unit's vision-enhancing camera via a wireless connection, allowing for full control of the robot's driving and firefighting functions
• All-Terrain Mobility: The robot is equipped with special high-temperature-resistant tires and a six-wheel independent drive in-wheel motor system, allowing for smooth operation on difficult terrain amongst fire debris and obstacles

At the request of the Korea National Fire Agency, two Unmanned Firefighting Robots were deployed to the 119 Special Rescue Units in the Capital and Yeongnam regions and are already in use in live fire operations. Two additional robots will be delivered to the Gyeonggi Provincial Fire Headquarters (Hwaseong) and Chungnam Provincial Fire Headquarters.

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Newsroom

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Hyundai Motor Group Donates Unmanned Firefighting Robots to Korea National Fire Agency for Safeguarding Firefighters

Hyundai Motor Group Donates Unmanned Firefighting Robots to Korea National Fire Agency for Safeguarding Firefighters

A new ultra-thin magnetic architecture makes a modular smartphone system possible without added bulk.

HONG KONG, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AI-driven innovative technology brand TECNO is set to unveil its groundbreaking Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology at MWC 2026. This concept, embodied by TECNO Modular Phone, represents TECNO's pioneering exploration of the next-generation form of smartphones, where hardware expansion is instantaneous through magnetic attachment and intelligent connectivity. Designed to bridge the gap between escalating AI computing demands and the spatial constraints of modern smartphones, the platform will allow users to transform their devices into modular powerhouses. Attendees will witness a customizable modular suite, enabling the seamless attachment and removal of slim, high-performance modules tailored to individual needs.

Unlike traditional smartphones locked into fixed feature sets, TECNO's modular system offers ultra-thin, flexible modules that empower creators and professionals to tailor their devices to any scenario. This reconfigurable vision is embodied in two distinct design interpretations of the Modular Phone. The ATOM edition of TECNO Modular Phone follows the philosophy of "Rational Order with Personal Expression," featuring a clean silver-aluminum body and signature red accents. The MODA edition of TECNO Modular Phone offers a bold, geek-inspired aesthetic. Both models frame modularity as a platform for lasting personal choice, embodying TECNO's commitment to technology that grows with its users.

"We believe the ultimate goal of technology is not to create a static masterpiece, but to offer an extension of human freedom. By pioneering this modular architecture, we are breaking the constraints of fixed hardware and returning the power of choice to the user," said Leo Li, TECNO Product Head of Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology. "This is more than a leap in connectivity; it is an experiment in mobile liberation, where the device is no longer defined by its factory form, but by the user's intent in every moment."

A Moment-To-Moment Modular Ecosystem

Built on TECNO's Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology, the ecosystem currently features around ten high-performance modules, designed to meet users wherever they are in life and evolve alongside their shifting needs and surroundings. Whether capturing professional photography, gaming, communicating off-grid, or extending battery life, the modular system offers unmatched freedom to configure a personalized stack.

The ultra-thin POWER BANK effectively doubles usable power, supplying energy seamlessly to both the smartphone and attached accessories. Complementing this is the ACTION CAMERA, which unlocks new creative workflows and shooting angles without compromising the phone's lightness. For professional imaging demands, TECNO's TELEPHOTO LENS acts as a standalone system using the phone's display as a viewfinder, providing low-latency live previews and instant captures. This Customizable Modular Suite is not just a collection of accessories, but a dynamic toolkit, allowing users to carry only what they need, when they need it.

Innovative Design and Effortless Connectivity

Central to TECNO's modular concept is a breakthrough in ultra-thin industrial design that redefines how expandable hardware feels in daily use. The base smartphone measures just 4.9mm thick, with the POWER BANK at an ultra-slim 4.5mm. Even when combined, the total thickness remains comparable to typical smartphones, ensuring modular expansion feels natural, preserving portability and simplicity.

The smartphone features a high-quality glass back panel with a laminated anti-glare treatment, creating a soft, matte finish, while a polished metal frame adds durability and refined visual contrast. Subtle lines across the phone's back divide it into eight modular zones, guiding accessory placement and alignment without sacrificing the clean aesthetic.

A hybrid connection architecture supports this design, featuring a precision-engineered rectangular magnetic array for secure, intuitive module attachment, paired with physical pogo-pin connectors for efficient, low-heat power delivery. Data transmission seamlessly switches among Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and millimeter-wave (mmWave) communication, enabling higher bandwidth and lower-latency interaction. This invisible, automatic process allows users to enjoy instant pairing, freeing them from technical complexity to focus on their experience.

Building a Modular Platform for the Future

TECNO's Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology is designed as a scalable platform built to evolve with future innovations. By establishing a consistent physical and connectivity foundation, TECNO opens possibilities for expanded modular experiences across AI-powered tools, storage expansion, lifestyle-focused accessories, and beyond. While the interface is proprietary, TECNO envisions the potential for future solutions that extend beyond its ecosystem, enabling broader compatibility and utility across use cases.

Presented as a concept platform at MWC 2026, the modular ecosystem demonstrates TECNO's long-term design thinking and commitment to technology that is adaptable, personal, and responsive to real-world needs, as technologies, materials, and ecosystems continue to mature.

About TECNO

As a global innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 markets, TECNO has been committed to revolutionizing the digital experience in global emerging markets, relentlessly pushing for the perfect integration of contemporary, aesthetic design with the latest technologies and AI. TECNO offers a wide range of smartphones, smart wearables, laptops and tablets, smart gaming, HiOS operating systems and smart home products. Guided by its brand essence of "Stop At Nothing", TECNO is committed to unlocking the newest technologies and AI-powered new experiences for forward-looking individuals, inspiring them to never stop pursuing their best selves and their best futures. For more information, please visit TECNO's official site: www.tecno-mobile.com. 

 

A new ultra-thin magnetic architecture makes a modular smartphone system possible without added bulk.

HONG KONG, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AI-driven innovative technology brand TECNO is set to unveil its groundbreaking Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology at MWC 2026. This concept, embodied by TECNO Modular Phone, represents TECNO's pioneering exploration of the next-generation form of smartphones, where hardware expansion is instantaneous through magnetic attachment and intelligent connectivity. Designed to bridge the gap between escalating AI computing demands and the spatial constraints of modern smartphones, the platform will allow users to transform their devices into modular powerhouses. Attendees will witness a customizable modular suite, enabling the seamless attachment and removal of slim, high-performance modules tailored to individual needs.

Unlike traditional smartphones locked into fixed feature sets, TECNO's modular system offers ultra-thin, flexible modules that empower creators and professionals to tailor their devices to any scenario. This reconfigurable vision is embodied in two distinct design interpretations of the Modular Phone. The ATOM edition of TECNO Modular Phone follows the philosophy of "Rational Order with Personal Expression," featuring a clean silver-aluminum body and signature red accents. The MODA edition of TECNO Modular Phone offers a bold, geek-inspired aesthetic. Both models frame modularity as a platform for lasting personal choice, embodying TECNO's commitment to technology that grows with its users.

"We believe the ultimate goal of technology is not to create a static masterpiece, but to offer an extension of human freedom. By pioneering this modular architecture, we are breaking the constraints of fixed hardware and returning the power of choice to the user," said Leo Li, TECNO Product Head of Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology. "This is more than a leap in connectivity; it is an experiment in mobile liberation, where the device is no longer defined by its factory form, but by the user's intent in every moment."

A Moment-To-Moment Modular Ecosystem

Built on TECNO's Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology, the ecosystem currently features around ten high-performance modules, designed to meet users wherever they are in life and evolve alongside their shifting needs and surroundings. Whether capturing professional photography, gaming, communicating off-grid, or extending battery life, the modular system offers unmatched freedom to configure a personalized stack.

The ultra-thin POWER BANK effectively doubles usable power, supplying energy seamlessly to both the smartphone and attached accessories. Complementing this is the ACTION CAMERA, which unlocks new creative workflows and shooting angles without compromising the phone's lightness. For professional imaging demands, TECNO's TELEPHOTO LENS acts as a standalone system using the phone's display as a viewfinder, providing low-latency live previews and instant captures. This Customizable Modular Suite is not just a collection of accessories, but a dynamic toolkit, allowing users to carry only what they need, when they need it.

Innovative Design and Effortless Connectivity

Central to TECNO's modular concept is a breakthrough in ultra-thin industrial design that redefines how expandable hardware feels in daily use. The base smartphone measures just 4.9mm thick, with the POWER BANK at an ultra-slim 4.5mm. Even when combined, the total thickness remains comparable to typical smartphones, ensuring modular expansion feels natural, preserving portability and simplicity.

The smartphone features a high-quality glass back panel with a laminated anti-glare treatment, creating a soft, matte finish, while a polished metal frame adds durability and refined visual contrast. Subtle lines across the phone's back divide it into eight modular zones, guiding accessory placement and alignment without sacrificing the clean aesthetic.

A hybrid connection architecture supports this design, featuring a precision-engineered rectangular magnetic array for secure, intuitive module attachment, paired with physical pogo-pin connectors for efficient, low-heat power delivery. Data transmission seamlessly switches among Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and millimeter-wave (mmWave) communication, enabling higher bandwidth and lower-latency interaction. This invisible, automatic process allows users to enjoy instant pairing, freeing them from technical complexity to focus on their experience.

Building a Modular Platform for the Future

TECNO's Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology is designed as a scalable platform built to evolve with future innovations. By establishing a consistent physical and connectivity foundation, TECNO opens possibilities for expanded modular experiences across AI-powered tools, storage expansion, lifestyle-focused accessories, and beyond. While the interface is proprietary, TECNO envisions the potential for future solutions that extend beyond its ecosystem, enabling broader compatibility and utility across use cases.

Presented as a concept platform at MWC 2026, the modular ecosystem demonstrates TECNO's long-term design thinking and commitment to technology that is adaptable, personal, and responsive to real-world needs, as technologies, materials, and ecosystems continue to mature.

About TECNO

As a global innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 markets, TECNO has been committed to revolutionizing the digital experience in global emerging markets, relentlessly pushing for the perfect integration of contemporary, aesthetic design with the latest technologies and AI. TECNO offers a wide range of smartphones, smart wearables, laptops and tablets, smart gaming, HiOS operating systems and smart home products. Guided by its brand essence of "Stop At Nothing", TECNO is committed to unlocking the newest technologies and AI-powered new experiences for forward-looking individuals, inspiring them to never stop pursuing their best selves and their best futures. For more information, please visit TECNO's official site: www.tecno-mobile.com. 

 

** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **

TECNO Unveils the World's Thinnest Modular Smartphone Ecosystem Concept

TECNO Unveils the World's Thinnest Modular Smartphone Ecosystem Concept

TECNO Unveils the World's Thinnest Modular Smartphone Ecosystem Concept