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PennsylvaniaSo, 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.
Now for the humor part: Take a look at the picture... The designers of B.E.A.R. saw fit to make the robots head resemble a Bear's head! :lol:
Yay! for the life-saving Bear! 
The Littlest ThistleAwww, love the life saving bear
Boechout, AntwerpGreat article, Randy. 
The B.E.A.R. doesn't look very cuddly, but I bet he's very efficient!
I always knew bears were life-savers. 
Hugs, :hug:
Peter & the bears
