Abstract Fire incidents can be very serious and result in substantial loss of life and property, particularly in industrial, domestic and public buildings. An autonomous firefighting robot is developed to enhance the safety and minimize the risks for firefighters. The robot has a flame sensor and temperature sensor to detect fire, a microcontroller for processing the detected fire information, and a DC motor to drive the robot towards fire. Then it will switch on a water pump or fire extinguishing system to put out the fire. It has obstacle detection sensors that allow it to safely navigate in dangerous environments. It is compact, inexpensive and can be used in multiple locations, with rapid response with minimal human exposure. Overall, it showcases the effective use of robotics and embedded systems in fire safety and disaster management. Keywords Firefighting robot; Arduino; Flame sensor; IoT; Automation; Embedded system.