Rapid Water Rescue and Thermal Protection
The Remote-Controlled Heated Foldable Stretcher combines direct shore-to-victim navigation, on-water thermal support, and a portable structure to retrieve casualties while reducing rescuer exposure.
Challenge: Currents, obstacles, and distance can delay rescue boats, while entering the water exposes rescuers to additional risk.
Need: A fast and direct way to reach and retrieve the person without requiring a rescuer to enter the water first.
Challenge: Waves, tides, and low water temperature can cause rapid heat loss while rescue craft are being launched.
Need: Immediate deployment from a shore or pier, direct navigation to the victim, and early warming support.
Challenge: Cramps, fainting, or sudden accidents can leave swimmers or boaters unable to recover while lifeguards remain some distance away.
Need: A rapid-response system that stabilizes the person on the water and returns them without delay.
The HF-Stretcher addresses the rescue gap through three integrated capabilities: remote navigation and return, heating for early hypothermia prevention, and a foldable construction suited to rapid field deployment.
Reduces launch delay and limits the need to expose a rescuer during the initial approach.
Helps keep the victim warm and stabilize their condition before transfer to medical staff.
Saves storage space, supports transport, and enables quick deployment.
Brings the secured victim back without requiring manual towing.
Supports rivers, lakes, beaches, and harbors without additional support vehicles.
One shore-based operator can control the full rescue process.
The Intelligent Remote-Controlled Heated Foldable Stretcher brings these capabilities together to retrieve water casualties faster, reduce risk to rescuers, and provide early stabilization before handover to medical care.
