Technolocigs Here! By Techno Girl: Robot rodeos and gadgets in Berlin

4 Eylül 2009 Cuma

Robot rodeos and gadgets in Berlin

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September 4, 2009

Robots audition for Army
Army is hosting a Robotics Rodeo and challenging the industry to develop more robots to fill combat needs.

Robots pave the way to safer convoys
One way to reduce the risk to military trucks lumbering down supply routes is to take the driver out of the driver's seat, as demonstrated at the Robotics Rodeo.



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