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Us Bears Nov 27, 2010

So, the U.S. Army actually seems to have a sense of humor!

Researchers for the Army are developing a new robot called "Battlefield Extraction-Assist Robot." (AKA: "BEAR.") BEAR is a remote controlled robotic vehicle which can go into an active battlefield to pick up a wounded person and carry him to safety.

See the article at: http://www.gizmag.com/battlefield-extra … re/125042/

Quoted from the article:

The U.S. Army is currently testing a robot designed to locate, lift and carry wounded soldiers out of harm’s way without risking additional lives. With feedback from its onboard sensors and cameras, the Battlefield Extraction-Assist Robot (BEAR) can be remotely controlled through the use of a special M-4 rifle grip controller or by hand gestures using an AnthroTronix iGlove motion glove. This equipment would allow a soldier to direct BEAR to a wounded soldier and transport them to safety where they can be assessed by a combat medic.