SafeSight Exploration Inc
When: Fall, 2025
* Dates are subject to change
Where: Vaughan Fire & Rescue Services training facilities (TBC)
Ward: TBC
Project Partners:
- City of Vaughan • Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS)
Robotics Innovations for Fire Rescue and Services
Efficient emergency response and management relies on rapid situational awareness, accurate risk assessment, and safe deployment of personnel. Currently, responders often depend on handheld tools and manual observation in low-visibility, confined, or hazardous environments, which can delay critical decisions and increase risks to both victims and first responders.
This demonstration will test three technology products developed by SafeSight Exploration Inc. as part of their Emergency Response and Fire Digital Toolkit: the DeepTraax robotic fire response vehicle, the Scout/Emergency Response Drone (ERD), and the Rescue Wheel.
These tools are designed to enhance emergency operations by improving hazard detection, enabling remote reconnaissance, and supporting safe victim transport. The DeepTraax and Scout/ERD units will be evaluated for their maneuverability, ability to identify fire sources, locate victims, and assess environmental risks in complex scenarios such as underground parking structures . The Rescue Wheel will be tested for its effectiveness in assisting responders during victim extraction in rugged, high-risk, or inaccessible, or densely occupied environments.
The demonstration aims to showcase how emerging technologies can improve emergency notifications, enhance on-site assessment, and reduce risks to both responders and the public.
Purpose:
The demonstration will assess how the three technologies could potentially support faster, safer, and more informed emergency response to enhance situational awareness, safety, and response efficiency for first responders.
Expected Outcomes:
The demonstration will evaluate the effectiveness of the toolkit products for:
- 3D mapping of emergency scenes
- Evaluation of gas sensors and thermal imaging
- Feedback on maneuverability and usability
- Rescue simulation with powered wheel
Company Description:
SafeSight Exploration Inc. is an Ontario-based technology company focused on capturing high-value, high-risk data to improve decision-making in critical environments. SafeSight first made its mark with breakthrough innovations in underground Mine Rescue and Emergency Response, developing real-time 3D mapping and thermal scanning tools that gave rescue teams spatial awareness in zero-visibility conditions. These tools reshaped underground safety protocols and proved the power of data-driven emergency support.
Building on this success, SafeSight transitioned its technology to the surface, supporting Emergency Preparedness and Fire Response in industrial, municipal, and disaster recovery scenarios. Using AI-enhanced LiDAR, environmental sensing, and drone-based heat mapping, SafeSight delivers precise, real-time insights to responders when seconds matter most. Our systems help reduce risks, improve situational awareness, and accelerate response decisions. With a growing footprint across North America, SafeSight is driving innovation in both underground and surface infrastructure, supporting industries, municipalities, and emergency services with rugged, scalable, and intelligent data solutions.
🔗 Visit: safesightxp.com
About Robotics Innovations for Fire Rescue and Services
SafeSight’s Emergency Response Toolkit includes three products: the DeepTraax robotic fire response vehicle, the Scout/ERD emergency response drones, and the Rescue Wheel. These tools use thermal imaging, gas sensors, and real-time data sharing to support responders in low-visibility or hazardous environments. The demonstration will test their maneuverability, hazard detection, and ability to locate victims and assess risks before personnel enter the scene.
No personal data will be collected during this demonstration. The tests will be conducted in a controlled, supervised environment closed to the public. Any video or sensor data collected will be used solely for evaluating the performance of the equipment.
The data will be used to analyze traffic patterns, improve traffic signal timing, and enhance safety measures at intersections.
By reducing reliance on handheld tools and manual observation, these technologies can enhance safety, improve response time, and support more informed decision-making. The robotic technologies that are being evaluated in the demonstration are being assessed on their effectiveness to improve situational awareness and risk identification to help fire rescue and emergency management operations identify hazards, locate victims, and assess environmental risks in confined or complex scenarios, such as underground parking structures or training towers.
Additional insights such as maps of the scene, heat detection, improved communications, assessments of the scene, or continuous monitoring can be potentially provided by the technology products. They will be evaluated on their efficiency, ease of use, and to see how they can improve planning, decision-making, and operations during rescue and emergency management.
The data will be used to assess the effectiveness of the Emergency Response Toolkit in improving situational awareness, safety, and operational efficiency. It will help inform future decisions about integrating advanced technologies into municipal emergency response protocols.