Renault and Software République are unveiling ‘vision 4rescue’, a demo car featuring a high-tech ecosystem that enables the emergency services to work more efficiently in critical situations. Featuring nearly 20 interconnected solutions, the ecosystem was designed to standardize the different technologies used by the emergency services for a faster and better-coordinated response.
Based on the Renault 4 E-Tech electric and developed as part of the brand partnership with the fire service, the vision 4rescue demo car is a practical response to the needs of modern emergency services. Vision 4rescue reinvents emergency services with high-tech interconnected solutions by Software République.
Software République is an open innovation ecosystem enabling intelligent, secure, and sustainable mobility. It was established in April 2021 by six founding members: Dassault Systèmes, Evident, Orange, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics, and Thales. In March 2024, JCDecaux became the seventh partner and member.
Product of cooperation
Vision 4rescue builds on Renault’s advanced knowledge of the needs of the emergency services, acquired through a partnership formed with fire services in 19 countries over 15 years ago. The demo car is part of the high-tech ecosystem developed by Software République, a group comprising the aforementioned seven French companies with combined expertise in smart, secure, and sustainable mobility, based on a partnership with three fire services in particular.
Featuring nearly 20 interconnected solutions, the ecosystem was designed to standardize the different technologies used by the emergency services for a faster and better-coordinated response. The demo car serves as a mobile, connected command center, capable of analyzing the situation and adapting the response of emergency services in real-time, regardless of the circumstances. It features innovative, integrated equipment, including a surveillance drone and a range of specialized stowage compartments for equipment.
A functional command center
Vision 4rescue has a sturdy, raised body style. In the same way as for the Renault 4 Savane 4×4 Concept show car, ground clearance has been raised by 15 mm. It also features a second electric motor on the rear axle, providing permanent all-wheel drive and enabling it to navigate any terrain. Tow rings and additional lights complete the package, indicating the car is ready for heavy-duty operations.
The integrated roof bars carry a large aerodynamic capsule. This structure was designed to house an observation drone along with a range of equipment developed by Software République to restore a communications network in the wake of a disaster.
The interior was designed in close collaboration with the fire services. Everything was developed with safety in mind. For example, the rear door crosspiece features a reflective strip, clearly indicating to people outside the vehicle that the doors are open, a helpful feature in hostile environments with poor visibility.
At the rear, the tailgate of Renault vision 4rescue opens onto a split boot. In the upper section, the rear parcel shelf is replaced by a sliding desktop and two screens connected to a high-powered computer, turning the vehicle into an office on wheels. This allows the emergency services to control the observation drone and communicate with other players on the ground using the connection antennas in the roof box.
The lower section features two storage boxes designed to hold the emergency equipment required by firefighters, including helmets and bags, as well as electronic equipment (such as tablets and walkie-talkies), which remain charged at all times.
