CMU and Pitt Collaborate in DARPA Triage Challenge for Emergency Response Robotics

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, operating as Team Chiron, are advancing emergency response robotics as part of DARPA’s three-year, $7 million Triage Challenge. The team recently completed a successful test at Pittsburgh International Airport, where ground robots such as Spot and Spotless, along with a drone, navigated a simulated plane crash to assess injuries and vital signs.

Team leader Kim Elenberg expressed confidence in the progress driven by Pittsburgh’s robust tech ecosystem. With the next competition round scheduled for September 27 to October 4 in Georgia, the researchers are focused on enhancing their technology to shorten response times during the critical 'golden hour' following traumatic injuries.