This lecture covers the topic of Search and Rescue Robotics, focusing on the use of science and technology for Disaster Risk Reduction. It includes an interview with Dr. Kamilo Melo, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Biorobotics Laboratory, EPFL. The presentation also introduces the 14th International Symposium on Safety, Security and Rescue Robotics (SSRR 2016) held at EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland, discussing the program, workshops, plenary talks, and robot demonstrations.