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Robots -what can't they do?
By Charlie
" ...and my mom said all those years of playing video games would never pay off!"
Great quote from a soldier trying out the latest in Army tech, robots that can fire weapons, remove ordinance, and perform ISR tasks, keeping troops out of harm's way.
Soldiers from the 519th Military Police Battalion, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, watched futuristic technology turn to reality during a demonstration at Range 9, here, Aug. 5. The presentation, by Foster-Miller Defense Technology Solutions, showcased the latest in Soldier-saving technology for the battlefield and urban environments."These robots can replace Soldiers in dangerous situations," said Adrian Herkenbrack, Foster-Miller DTS representative. "The advantage is that these robots have no fear, and we'd rather lose one of them than a Soldier."
Three robots, including "Dragon Runner," "TALON SWAT/MP" and "Modular Advanced Armed Robotic System," demonstrated their capabilities and versatility through three scenarios.
Check out the entire article, as robots on the battlefield aren't going away any time sson.
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They can't think and they can't reason.
Yet.
It would be handy to have around the house!
They can't hurt your feelings or can they?
Well can they bite?
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"What can't they do?"
They can't think and they can't reason.