What is the potential role of swarm robotics in disaster response and emergency management, and how can swarms of robots collaborate to assist first responders and mitigate risks in crisis situations?

Swarm robotics can enhance disaster response and emergency management by deploying large numbers of autonomous robots to search for survivors, assess damage, deliver supplies, and perform reconnaissance in hazardous or inaccessible areas. Swarms of robots can collaborate through distributed sensing, communication, and decision-making algorithms to coordinate their actions and optimize collective performance while adapting to changing environmental conditions and mission requirements.