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Swiss Robotics Firm RoBoa Unveils Life-Saving Rescue Robot

12/11/2025

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RoBoa, a Swiss robotics company founded in 2019, develops tubular soft robots with pneumatic technology for navigating rubble and pipes.
The robot resembles a 20-meter-long snake-shaped pipe, extends to 100 meters, and carries sensors for visual inspection and liquid delivery.
RoBoa has conducted successful post-earthquake rescue tests and secured funding to accelerate commercialization.
The emergency rescue robot market was valued at about $682 million in 2024, reflecting rising demand.

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RoBoa, a Swiss robotics company founded in 2019, develops tubular soft robots with pneumatic technology for navigating rubble and pipes.
The robot resembles a 20-meter-long snake-shaped pipe, extends to 100 meters, and carries sensors for visual inspection and liquid delivery.
RoBoa has conducted successful post-earthquake rescue tests and secured funding to accelerate commercialization.
The emergency rescue robot market was valued at about $682 million in 2024, reflecting rising demand.