The aerospace and defense industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by the pressing need for modernization and automation, and the growing importance of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and computer vision. In the last three years alone, there have been over 84,000 patents filed and granted in the aerospace and defense industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Robotics in defense: fire-fighting robotsBuy the report here.

Smarter leaders trust GlobalData

Report-cover

Data Insights Robotics in defence: Fire-fighting robots

Buy the Report

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

According to GlobalData’s Technology Foresights, which uses over 260,000 patents to analyze innovation intensity for the aerospace and defense industry, there are 110 innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry.

Fire-fighting robots is a key innovation area in robotics

Fire-fighting robots are autonomous machines designed for extinguishing fires with various tools such as water cannons, thermal imaging cameras, and sprayers. They are equipped with sensors for detecting flames and navigational mapping features to locate the source of the fire. These robots can operate in hazardous environments and can help firefighters by providing assistance in extinguishing the fire.

GlobalData’s analysis also uncovers the companies at the forefront of each innovation area and assesses the potential reach and impact of their patenting activity across different applications and geographies. According to GlobalData, there are 175+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established aerospace and defense companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of fire-fighting robots.

Key players in fire-fighting robots – a disruptive innovation in the aerospace and defense industry

‘Application diversity’ measures the number of applications identified for each patent. It broadly splits companies into either ‘niche’ or ‘diversified’ innovators.   

‘Geographic reach’ refers to the number of countries each patent is registered in. It reflects the breadth of geographic application intended, ranging from ‘global’ to ‘local’.  

Patent volumes related to fire-fighting robots

Company Total patents (2021 - 2023) Premium intelligence on the world's largest companies
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology 4 Unlock Company Profile
CITIC Group 2 Unlock Company Profile
Sany Group 2 Unlock Company Profile
Samsung Heavy Industries 1 Unlock Company Profile
XJ Electric 1 Unlock Company Profile
Secom 2 Unlock Company Profile
Shenzhen Leaguer 1 Unlock Company Profile
Minimax 11 Unlock Company Profile
NARI Technology 4 Unlock Company Profile
Siemens 12 Unlock Company Profile
State Grid Corporation of China 20 Unlock Company Profile
China Railway Group 4 Unlock Company Profile
State Grid Information and Telecommunication 3 Unlock Company Profile
Dahua Technology 6 Unlock Company Profile
China National Petroleum 4 Unlock Company Profile
Ebara 2 Unlock Company Profile
JD.com 6 Unlock Company Profile
CSSC Jiujiang Changan Fire Fighting Equipment 3 Unlock Company Profile
Shandong Guoxing Intelligent Technology 19 Unlock Company Profile
Guoanda 4 Unlock Company Profile
Jinling Inst Technology 2 Unlock Company Profile
Xuji Electric 1 Unlock Company Profile
Nan'An Chuangpei Electronic Technology 2 Unlock Company Profile
Shenzhen Xiaokong Communication Technology 2 Unlock Company Profile
China Shipbuilding Industry Group Emergency Early Warning and Rescuing Equipment 1 Unlock Company Profile
Guangdong Jaten Robot & Automation 1 Unlock Company Profile
State Grid Intelligent Technology 1 Unlock Company Profile
Beijing Huashang Sanyou New Energy Technology 1 Unlock Company Profile
Beijing Lead Electric Equipment 1 Unlock Company Profile
Chengdu Vonxan Automation Science & Technology 1 Unlock Company Profile
Nanjing Lepeng Electronic Technology 1 Unlock Company Profile
Xi'An Dingzi Electronic Information Science & Technology 10 Unlock Company Profile
Zhanjiang Hancheng Technology 1 Unlock Company Profile
Anhui Avatar Technology 1 Unlock Company Profile
Dongguan Haite Pawo Hydraulic Technology 1 Unlock Company Profile
Dongguan Qiqu Robot Technology 1 Unlock Company Profile
Dongguan Shengqi Intelligent Equipment Technology 2 Unlock Company Profile
Foshan Saiwei Optoelectronic Technology 2 Unlock Company Profile
Foshan Yibeier Technology 1 Unlock Company Profile
Guizhou Aerospace Tianma Electro Mechanicals 1 Unlock Company Profile
Jiangsu Changtan Robot 3 Unlock Company Profile
Launch Digital Technology 1 Unlock Company Profile
Nanjing Yusheng Robot Technology 1 Unlock Company Profile
Shenzhen Perceptin Technology 5 Unlock Company Profile
Wenzhou Lexiang Technology Information 1 Unlock Company Profile
Zhong Hong Nano Fiber Technology Danyang 1 Unlock Company Profile
Kemin Sensor 2 Unlock Company Profile
Uni-President China 2 Unlock Company Profile
Uni-President Enterprises 4 Unlock Company Profile
Henan Communications Planning & Design Institute 2 Unlock Company Profile

Source: GlobalData Patent Analytics

China-based Shandong Guoxing Intelligent Technology (Guoxing Intelligent) is one of the leading patent filers in fire-fighting robots. It has been granted patents related to explosion-proof fire extinguishing reconnaissance robot systems, fire-extinguishing methods involving unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and a cluster of fire-fighting cooperative robots, and methods of automated investigation of robot-based fire-extinguishing operations.

The company designs and manufactures a range of fire-fighting robots for both military and non-military applications. RXR-M60L, RXR-YM100000D, RXR-M150GD, RXR-MC80BD, RXR-C6BD, RXR-M60D, and RXR-YM150000D are some of the leading fire-fighting robot models offered by Guoxing Intelligent.

Some other key patent filers in this space include Siemens, Minimax, and Dahua Technology.

In terms of application diversity, Ebara, Siemens, and Shandong Guoxing Intelligent Technology are some of the leading innovators. By means of geographic reach, some of the leading patent filers include Minimax, Siemens, and Ebara.

To further understand the key themes and technologies disrupting the aerospace and defense industry, access GlobalData’s latest thematic research report on Robotics in Defense.

Data Insights

From

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors.

GlobalData

GlobalData, the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article.

GlobalData’s Patent Analytics tracks patent filings and grants from official offices around the world. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.