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Throwable Robots to Join Battle in Afghanistan : Discovery News

Throwable Robots to Join Battle in Afghanistan : Discovery News | Science News | Scoop.it

They weigh about a pound and can be dropped onto concrete from 30 feet up.

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iRobot Warrior-bot goes on sale this Spring • The Register

iRobot Warrior-bot goes on sale this Spring • The Register | Science News | Scoop.it

The 345lb Warrior system is a four-tracked beast capable of 8mph carrying a payload of 150lb, with a pincer-equipped robotic arm that can reach up over 11 feet and lift 220lb. It’s an evolution of the Warrior X700 that iRobot has sold to the US military and, although no price tag for the system has yet been announced, it’s expected to run in the millions – making it just right for well-financed Facebookers.

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Almost One In Three U.S. Warplanes Is a Robot

Almost One In Three U.S. Warplanes Is a Robot | Science News | Scoop.it
Remember when the military actually put human beings in the cockpits of its planes? They still do, but in far fewer numbers. According to a ...
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DARPA Wants to Give Soldiers Robot Surrogates, Avatar Style - IEEE Spectrum

DARPA Wants to Give Soldiers Robot Surrogates, Avatar Style - IEEE Spectrum | Science News | Scoop.it
Soldiers controlling bipedal robot surrogates on the battlefield?
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For Lightning-Fast Drones, Add a Bird's Intuition

For Lightning-Fast Drones, Add a Bird's Intuition | Science News | Scoop.it
How are you able to move through a dense forest or crowd, maximizing your speed while avoiding a collision? Intuition — something not easily computer-programmed.
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