This is an excerpt from This is an excerpt from M. Baker, J. Boettcher, K. Bradley, P. Conley, J. Rucker, and J. Wilson, "SECON'2003," ECE 4522: Design II, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mississippi State University, Spring 2003:

Based on these test results, the robot has a very strong chance of winning the competition, which is a very prestigious honor for any university. However, the competition represents a world impact with the application of .fire-fighting. robots. Beyond the scope of the contest, these robots could be used to save lives and preserve property and equipment. As technology progresses, life with a .fire-fighting. robot in one.s home or business might become a reality. Therefore, this design competition can produce potential improvements for the betterment of everyday life.