Wednesday, July 21, 2010

U.S. Military Still Trying To Develop A Better Mule


Unmanned Systems: Marine Corps Bets on Robotic Mule -- War Is Boring

Since 2003, the U.S. military has struggled to develop a cargo-carrying, robotic “mule” meant to accompany ground troops on foot patrols and into combat. The Pentagon has invested millions of dollars in a range of mule designs featuring a wide range of propulsion technologies — everything from traditional wheels and tracks to articulated legs and snake-like segments capable of “slithering.”

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My Comment: For some cool pictures of unmanned remote controlled vehicles, go here.

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