The REAL Hurt Locker: Bomb Disposal Robot That You Can Carry In A Rucksack -- The Daily Mail
A high tech bomb disposal robot that fits into a back pack has been unveiled by the Ministry of Defence today.
The Dragon Runner device will help soldiers to find and deactivate dangerous explosives on the front line. Its capabilities were demonstrated by members of the Royal Logistics Corps today.
Measuring 9"x8"x3", the light-weight robot is reminiscent of the robots used in the Oscar-winning film The Hurt Locker. It weighs 14lbs - the same as seven bags of sugar- and can move at speeds of up to 5mph.
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My Comment: A more detailed look at these high tech bomb disposal robots was done by the Times last month. That story is here.
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