Avinash Tiwari@AT38875

RescuOrch integrates Webots R2025a simulation with DJI Mavic 2 Pro drones, TIAGo++ ground robots and the Gemini 3 Flash LLM to orchestrate multi‑agent rescue operations. Its current demo tackles a kitchen fire, but the same platform can simulate active‑shooter drills, FEMA‑style flood recovery, massive fires in dense areas like Mumbai’s Dharavi, pipeline or oil‑rig accidents and high‑magnitude earthquakes. Gemini produces real‑time plans, so drones scout hazards, ground robots execute tasks and the plan adjusts as conditions change. These simulations address real gaps: U.S. fire‑response times average 6–8 minutes in cities and exceed 10 minutes in rural areas; Mumbai’s fire brigade reports response times of ~10 minutes in the city and 20 minutes in suburbs. Globally, over 180,000 people die from burn injuries each year and 86,473 people died in disasters in 2023. Last year 89 U.S. firefighters died on duty, underscoring the dangers responders face. After earthquakes, survival drops from about 90 % in the first day to 5–10 % after 72 hours, so rapid coordination saves lives. By running “what‑if” scenarios—larger or multi‑room fires, stronger earthquakes or multiple hazards—RescuOrch helps agencies test strategies and decide if additional drones or rugged robots would improve outcomes. With 27,000 U.S. fire departments and 23 oil refineries in India, there is a broad user base for physics‑based simulation training. In short, RescuOrch offers a versatile AI‑driven testbed to help responders plan, train and procure the right equipment for complex emergencies.

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